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A. Emerging digital technology & digital transformation
1. Research conducted by individuals, companies, associations and universities
1.1. January

1.1.1. International

• ​World Economic Forum (WEF), Government of United Arab Emirates & Boston Consulting Group (BCG), The Regulatory Frontier: Designing the Rules that Shape Innovation, January 2026, accessible here; 

• World Economic Forum (WEF) & The Forum of Young Global Leaders, Next Generation Leadership for a World in Transformation: Driving Dialogue and Action, Global Future Council on Leadership, January 2026, accessible here;

• Condoleezza Rice et al., The Stanford Emerging Technology Review 2026 - A Report on Ten Key Technologies and Their Policy Implications, Stanford University, January 2026, accessible here; 

1.1.2. Asia

1.1.2.1. United Arab Emirates

• World Economic Forum (WEF) & Ministry Of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, & Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, The TradeTech Paradox: Connectivity Amid Fragmentation, January 2026, accessible here; 

• World Economic Forum (WEF) & Department of Health Abu Dhabi, A New Era for Digital Health: Abu Dhabi’s Leap to Health Intelligence, January 2026, accessible here; 

2. Reports, guidelines, recommendations and other documents published by regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organizations, and other public institutions and agencies
2.1. January

2.1.1. Europe
2.1.1.1. European Union

• ​Sarah Sheil, Ten issues to watch in 2026, European Parliamentary Research Service, European Parliament, ISSN: 2600-268X, PE 782.587, January 2026, accessible here; 

• Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) – Unit E.3: Future Internet & Directorate-General for Digital Services (DG DIGIT) – Unit B.2: Interoperability and Digital Government, Towards European open digital ecosystems, Call for evidence for an initiative (without an impact assessment), European Commission, January 2026, accessible here; 

• European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), ESMA Digital Strategy 2026-2028, ESMA65-955014868-12887, January 2026, accessible here;

• European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Finfluencers - Tips for responsible promotion, January 2026, accessible here;

• Maxim Hauk, The ubiquitous digital single market, European Parliament, EU Fact Sheets, January 2026, accessible here;

• Maxim Hauk, Digital agenda for Europe, European Parliament, EU Fact Sheets, January 2026, accessible here;  

• European Court of Auditors (ECA), Opinion 02/2026​ (pursuant to Article 322(1) TFEU) concerning the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, for the period 2028-2034, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2021/695 [COM(2025) 543 final]​, EU budget 2028-2034, January 2026, accessible here; 

• Susanna Fontana, Beatrice Errico, Anna Salonia, & Matteo Costola, Youth protection in the digital sphere, European Committee of the Regions (ECR), Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC), Publications Office of the European Union, January 2026, accessible here; 

• Simone Sasso, Carolina Perpiña Castillo, & Lorenzo Napolitano, Innovation in the EU: technological and creative performances in numbers across urban and rural regions, European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Publications Office of the European Union, January 2026, accessible here;

• European Commission, The Digital Networks Act - Questions and Answers, January 2026, accessible here; 

• European Commission, Commission Staff Working Document - Executive Summary of the Impact Assessment Report: Accompanying the document Proposal for a Regulation of tge European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on digital networks, amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120, Directive 2002/58/EC and Decision No 676/2002/EC and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/1971, Directive (EU) 2018/1972 and Decision No 243/2012 EU (Digital Networks Act), January 2026, accessible here, Impact assessment - Part I, accessible here, Impact assessment - Part II, accessible here, & Impact assessment - Part III accessible here; 

• European Parliament, European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure - European Parliament resolution of 22 January 2026 on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure (2025/2007(INI)), P10_TA(2026)0022, January 2026, accessible here; 

• Analysys Mason & Axiom, Security and Resilience of EU Submarine Cable Infrastructures - Submarine Cable Security Toolbox and Cable Projects of European Interest, Report by the Expert Group under Recommendation 2024/779 on Secure and Resilient Submarine Cable Infrastructures, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect), Service Contract EC-CNECT/2024/OP/0070, European Commission, January 2026, accessible here; 

2.1.1.2. Portugal

• República Portuguesa - XXV Governo, Estratégia Digital Nacional – Plano de Ação 2026-2027 ("National Digital Strategy – Action Plan 2026-2027"), December 2025, accessible here;

2.2. February

2.2.1. International

• Neville Bolt & Elīna Lange-Ionatamišvili, The NextGen Information Environment, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), February 2026, acessible here;

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), World Intellectual Property Report 2026: Technology on the Move, February 2026, accessible here; 

• Sopho Kharazi et al., Banning Mobile Phones in Schools: A Comprehensive Analysis of Media Coverage Across Countries, European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), JRC143863, Publications Office of the European Union,  February 2026, accessible here; 

2.2.2. Europe

2.2.2.1. European Union

• Anne Ploeger & Kristin Becker, Innovation policy, European Union Fact Sheets, European Parliament, February 2026, accessible here; 

• Goda Skiotytė & Audronė Sadauskaitė, A Digital Omnibus: Identifying Interlinks and Possible Overlaps Between Different Legal Acts in the Field of Digital Legislation to Streamline Tech Rules, European Parliament, Policy Department for Economy and Growth, Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry (DG ECTI), Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), PE 772.641, February 2026, accessible here; 

• European Commission, Draft RSPG Opinion on a 6G spectrum roadmap, Radio Spectrum Policy Group, RSPG26-004 FINAL, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect), February 2026, accessible here;

• Jakub Zawieska et al., Research and Innovation in Smart Mobility in Europes, European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), JRC143863, Publications Office of the European Union, February 2026, accessible here; 

2.2.2.2. United Kingdom

• Sarah Breeden, Talking ’bout next generation − speech by Sarah Breeden - Given at City & Financial Payments Regulation and Innovation Summit 2026, Bank of England, February 2026, accessible here;

3. Legislations, regulations, other legislative instruments
3.1. January
3.1.1. Europe
3.1.1.1. European Union

• Regulation (EU) 2026/150 of 16 January 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, Council of the European Union, ST/16311/2025/INIT, Official Journal of the European Union, January 2026, accessible here;​

• European Commission, Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on digital networks, amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120, Directive 2002/58/EC and Decision No 676/2002/EC and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/1971, Directive (EU) 2018/1972 and Decision No 243/2012/EU (Digital Networks Act), with annexes, COM/2026/16 final, January 2026, accessible here; 

B. Digital finance, digital economy and financial technology (fintech)
1. Research conducted by individuals, companies, associations and universities
1.1. January
1.1.1. International​

2. Reports, guidelines, recommendations and other documents published by regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organizations, and other public institutions and agencies
2.1. January
2.1.1. International

• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developmen (OECD), Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy - Administrative Guidance on the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two): Side-by-Side Package, Inclusive Framework on BEPS, OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project, Janeiro 2026, accessible here;

• ​Alonso Carrillo et al., Project FuSSE (Fully Scalable Settlement Engine) - Exploring the scalable, flexible and secure design of modern settlement engines, BIS Innovation Hub, Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Central Bank of Chile, Bank of Canada, January 2026, acessible here; 

2.1. February
2.1.1. International​

• Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), KPMG & Quinlan & Associates, Fintech Promotion Blueprint, February 2026, accessible here; 

3. Legislations, regulations, other legislative instruments
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C. Digital markets & services
1. Research conducted by individuals, companies, associations and universities
1.1. June
1.1.1. Europe
1.1.1.1. European Union
2. Reports, guidelines, recommendations and other documents published by regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organizations, and other public institutions and agencies
2.1. January
2.1.1. Europe
2.1.1.1. European Union
3. Legislations, regulations, & other legislative instruments
3.1. June
3.1.1. Europe
3.1.1.1. European Union
4. Litigation & case-law
4.1. September
4.4.1. Europe
4.4.1.1. European Union