Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] France's France 2030 investment plan targets electronics and semiconductor R&D, offering a policy tailwind for expanded EDA adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Lawmakers will see firsthand how blockchain technology can reduce administrative costs, eliminate duplicative processes, and bring real transparency to how government serves its constituents. The Digital Chamber
• [New] The UK government has launched two consultations on reforms to the product safety regime, with a strong emphasis on addressing risks arising from digital and AI-enabled technologies. Arnold & Porter
• [New] The European Commission plans to propose a new regulation next month that introduces goals for smart meter adoption and tax changes designed to promote clean energy. financialpost
• [New] Unless ECB President Christine Lagarde and her colleagues challenge current investor bets, monetary policy will stay on track for further tightening, with at least one more hike penciled in for the remainder of the year. financialpost
• [New] Vetted developers and US government partners working on pandemic preparedness, biosecurity threat identification, and public health research are eligible. Build Fast with AI
• [New] By 2030, combined commonwealth, state and territory government investment in rail is expected to exceed A$ 100 billion. / Australia Hitachi Review
• [New] North America is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR over the studied period, due to the rising adoption of advanced technologies, favorable government support, and increasing R&D investments. Precedence Research
• [New] The government and companies in Indonesia have some $12.6 billion of foreign currency bonds due in 2027 and $11.3 billion to $16.3 billion in each of the four years. financialpost
• [New] Australia's health and medical research sector has been given a new long-term roadmap, with the Federal Government releasing the National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026-2036 alongside a significant funding commitment for medical research. Veri Health
• [New] President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary framework for federal review of advanced AI models to assess national security risks. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] For US-centric portfolios, adding genuine international exposure through Asia and Europe creates both diversification and the potential for meaningful relative outperformance as global monetary policy paths diverge. Synergistic Financial Advisors
• [New] The Government segment is the largest end-use vertical in 2026, accounting for approximately 26.0% share, driven by the need for consistent real-time threat data, critical infrastructure protection, and public safety performance. Dimension Market Research
• [New] Growth opportunities are helped by government measures under the Digital Transformation Strategy by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and continued investment in smart city modernization. Dimension Market Research
• [New] South Korea's local elections outcomes in key swing provinces will indicate public approval of the Lee Jae Myung administration and ensure its policy momentum. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The incoming cabinet will take power amid an immediate foreign policy crisis with the United States over the future of Greenland. Al Jazeera
• [New] Theoretical quantum risks will become policy and financial priorities in 2026 and after. GovCon Wire
• [New] The Thai government approved the Thailand national AI strategy and action plan (2022-2027) for driving AI country development plan, supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] The Spanish government has committed to doubling national installed desalination and reuse capacity by 2027, backed by €23 billion in public funding. EU Blue Economy Observatory
• [New] Firms should take note that the EU Short Selling Regulation will continue to operate unchanged and will not mirror the changes introduced to the new UK regime. JD Supra
• [New] The Federal Government says it will increase defence spending by a further $53 billion over the next decade as it strives to reach a target of 3% spending as a proportion of GDP. Region Canberra

Last updated: 10 June 2026