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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] The recently launched European Legal Gateway Office in India serves as a pilot initiative to facilitate mobility of Indian ICT professionals, students and researchers to the EU and addressing the EU Digital Decade target of 20 million ICT specialists by 2030. EEAS
• [New] The EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation revision and OEM net-zero 2040-2050 commitments are creating supply chain transformation requirements across the wiring harness ecosystem. IMARC Group
• [New] Europe and Northern America are expected to remain broadly stable, reflecting stronger regulation and shifts away from routine antimicrobial use. UNifeed
• [New] The European Commission plans to rewrite the EU's flagship water protection law to speed up the development of critical minerals mines, despite many being located in drying and water-stressed regions, analysis has found. The Guardian
• [New] The International Protection Act 2026 is law that will significantly change Ireland's asylum process. Irish Refugee Council
• [New] While there are few laws on the books governing frontier AI development, that does not mean companies will not end up in trouble with Trump's White House when they cross unspoken lines. / USA Wired
• [New] Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia lead with active cyber defence laws and compulsory threat intelligence reporting for critical infrastructure. Research Nester
• [New] As Shopify continues to expand internationally, supporting common regional legal requirements like withdrawal management could add significant value for merchants operating in regulated markets. Shopify Community
• [New] Europe, like much of the world, is living through a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty in which sanctions risk, legal divergence, and cyber disruption have moved from abstract concerns to board-level variables. theregister
• [New] As Washington's new employment laws increase the administrative burden on HR and payroll teams, accuracy, visibility and process consistency become critical in reducing compliance risk. Paycom
• [New] Legal Aid NSW has warned of a crisis in government funding, leading to cuts in its services. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Regulatory Requirements Will Increase The EU AI Act is already in effect, and similar regulations are advancing in the United States and other jurisdictions. Entech
• [New] The extraordinary convergence of multi-front AI litigation and regulation in May-June 2026 has reset the baseline for enterprise compliance, risk, and regulatory intelligence. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] AI governance fragmentation in 2026 compels enterprises to adopt live compliance, manage cross-border AI risks, and adapt quickly to evolving regulations. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] A federal regulation unveiled in June could reshape how airlines serve passengers with disabilities, marking a watershed moment for accessible air travel in the United States. Jetsetter Guide
• [New] A low-tax, near-zero-regulation environment that is the first to allow AI-owned companies will bring significant innovation and profits to Argentina. Latin America Risk Report
• [New] Regulations that emerge in the EU, US, or China can materially change adoption timelines in ways that are difficult to forecast. Bronson.AI
• [New] The healthcare industry will continue to be subject to increased regulation as well as political and legal action, as future proposals to reform the health care system are considered by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. SEC EDGAR
• [New] Ottawa has promised new AI laws to protect consumer privacy and children's safety, though it did not offer details on how it plans to do so, or when. BBC News
• [New] The GAO's report confirms what law enforcement, anti-money laundering experts, lawmakers, and anti-corruption advocates have been saying: eliminating ownership reporting requirements for the vast majority of anonymous shell companies will endanger American communities and markets. The FACT Coalition
• [New] Sending immigrants against their will to other countries could risk violating international law. The Guardian
• [New] Others like Law and Justice in Poland and the Finns Party in Finland, consider Russia to be a security threat. Centre for European Reform
• [New] UK rules are expected to re-align with EU frameworks covering general food law, labelling, hygiene and safety rules, nutrition and health claims, pesticides and biocides. Osborne Clarke

Last updated: 23 June 2026