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WHAT'S NEXT?: Substantive regulatory change is likely to happen in the next decade as a result of the recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit and efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, increase trade and reduce bureaucracy while legislating for new forms of technological advancement such as robots, driverless cars and drones.

• [New] By prioritizing transparency and regulation of AI decisions and anticipating the challenges of legal fragmentation, organizations can future-proof their compliance and deployment strategies for 2026 and beyond. Forbes
• [New] France's 2025 regulations will reduce tax breaks, cap rentals at 90 days per year, and enforce mandatory property registration with penalties for non-compliance. EnsoConnect
• [New] Cyber & Digital Ecosystem Risk: Resilience, Regulation and Supply Chains in Europe Europe is now a primary target, and new frameworks like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are resetting the rules for digital security. GRC World Forums
• [New] The European regulatory outlook for 2026 will see a significant volume of directives and legislation come into force, imposing new obligations and restrictions across multiple industries. Default
• [New] New California Law Requires Worker Rights Notification Starting 2026 California has introduced a new compliance requirement that employers need to prepare for. be the change HR
• [New] Illinois Releases New Workplace Laws for 2026 - What Employers Need to Know Illinois has enacted several important labour and employment laws that will take effect in 2026, and now is a great time for employers and business owners to prepare. be the change HR
• [New] There is currently no comprehensive global governance framework for military [AI], leaving a troubling regulatory gap which threatens fundamental principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). Minnesota Journal of International Law
• [New] Key Takeaway: The potential rescheduling of marijuana by 2025 could transform the cannabis industry's regulatory landscape, impacting public health, law enforcement, and research opportunities. ARCannabisClinic
• [New] California recently passed the first law that requires frontier AI companies to disclose safety information around catastrophic risks, and New York is currently within spitting distance as well. Fortune
• [New] The EU Methane Regulation, approved by the European Commission, will require energy imports to the European Union to meet methane emission thresholds starting in 2030. / USA Inside Climate News
• [New] The SEC's amended Regulation S-P, adopted last year, will soon enhance data privacy protections for broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisors, and transfer agents. Fisher Phillips
• [New] The Finance Bill 2025-26 will introduce a power allowing regulations that enable the testing of the new digital service for the securities transfer charge, which will replace stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax. UKAuthority
• [New] New UNECE regulations for higher levels of automation are due to enter into force around 2026 and feed directly into EU law. Eleport
• [New] Legal immigration could help, but among the major EU countries, Italy has the lowest proportion of immigrants with university degrees. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] Russia's invasions have created a 'new law of power' that will allow strong states to occupy weaker ones unless the international system is restored. Al Jazeera
• [New] The proliferation of AI and its increasing importance to the future of the U.S. economy has thrown another wrench into deliberations as lawmakers are hesitant to install regulations that could curtail its development. WLUK
• [New] Latin America will likely move full speed ahead toward AI legislation. Future of Privacy Forum
• [New] Passing the methane regulations will help maintain Canada's reputation as a responsible energy supplier. Environmental Defense Fund
• [New] The Professional Footballers' Association has warned it would unlawfully restrict trade, and leading legal opinions argue rigid caps risk breaching UK or EU employment and competition law and do not fit a football pyramid system. The Conversation
• [New] The Department of Justice will continue engaging tech companies to eliminate platforms where radicals can incite imminent violence against federal law enforcement. The Register

Last updated: 09 December 2025