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• [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] Denmark and other digitally advanced countries have benefited from adopting technology, but the current policy shifts reflects that we have also been naive about the entailing security risks. Think Tank Europa
• [New] AI Policy Observatory, and the Global Partnership on AI highlight that cross-border coordination and certification readiness will be central themes in the coming regulatory cycle. Nemko Digital B.V.
• [New] More likely than a wholesale approach to open source code in the coming years could be a federal position or agency akin to Australia's eSafety program or Denmark's Ministry of Digital Affairs empowered to coordinate the many pieces of a comprehensive tech policy. New America
• [New] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise the policy rate 25 bps to 0.75%. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] The Norges Bank is poised to reiterate that the policy rate will be reduced further in the course of the coming year, while stressing that a restrictive monetary policy is still needed because inflation is still too high. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] ECB is widely expected to leave the policy rate unchanged at 2.0% for a fourth consecutive meeting. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] The Bank for International Settlements, the umbrella organization of the world's central banks, is warning that the rise in government debt and changes in the way it is being financed are creating heightened risks for the stability of the global financial system. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Government expenditure, buoyed by EU-backed funds and expansionary fiscal policies in key member states like Germany will support growth in 2026. The Conference Board
• [New] The UK Government has entered a partnership with Google DeepMind, citing the potential for AI in public services, education and security. UKAuthority
• [New] The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which the US Congress is expected to vote on in the coming days, demands that the Iraqi federal government take credible steps toward reducing the operational capacity of Iranian-backed Iraqi militias in order to receive US security funding in 2026. Critical Threats
• [New] The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to loosen capital reserve requirements for major banks, a move that could reshape how financial institutions manage risk - and reignite debate over regulatory safeguards. Cryptodnes EN
• [New] The federal government will step in to ensure Australia's largest aluminium smelter remains open. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Ultimately, the main economic threat, induced by US economic policy, could be the inflationary impact of a depreciation of the dollar. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] The S&P 500 (SPY) is forecast to reach 7900 by end-2026, reflecting ongoing AI-driven investment and supportive fiscal and monetary policy. Seeking Alpha
• [New] The government of the world must keep prioritizing the rollout of renewables rather than hoping that fusion will simply bail everyone out in the next decade. Engadget
• [New] The Belgian government says it must have guarantees from EU partners that it will not be on the hook for a multibillion-euro bill if it is sued by Russia. The Guardian
• [New] The UK government will monitor whether its new set of digital guardrails, under the Online Safety Act, have the desired impact on child safety. The Guardian
• [New] In the Affordable Housing Plan, the European Commission has an opportunity to influence housing affordability by explicitly incorporating building decarbonization into its affordability strategy, fostering regional cooperation and aligning social and climate policy objectives. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] The Government of India has announced the return of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, a national dialog led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that promotes stress-free exam preparation, emotional well-being, and holistic learning. Adda247
• [New] The Indian government said it would institute a high-level inquiry into IndiGo service disruption. Khaleej Times

Last updated: 17 December 2025