Legislation
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General Licence 13R
Low-materiality OFAC administrative carve-out under EO 14024 Directive 4, issued 8 July 2026.
Low-materiality OFAC administrative carve-out under EO 14024 Directive 4, issued 8 July 2026.
General License 131FSixth OFAC Lukoil-sale negotiation licence; lapsed 27 June 2026, succeeded by GL 131G.
Sixth OFAC Lukoil-sale negotiation licence; lapsed 27 June 2026, succeeded by GL 131G.
General License 131GOFAC licence extending the Lukoil International GmbH sale-negotiation window to 25 July 2026.
OFAC licence extending the Lukoil International GmbH sale-negotiation window to 25 July 2026.
General License 134BExpired OFAC waiver for Russian crude in-transit completions; lapsed 16 May 2026; superseded by GL 134C (valid to 17 June 2026).
General License 134CLapsed OFAC crude waiver; no GL 134D successor as of 23 July, 36 days on.
Lapsed OFAC crude waiver; no GL 134D successor as of 23 July, 36 days on.
General License 55FOFAC general licence issued 11 June 2026 extending Sakhalin-2 LNG services authorisation for Japan.
OFAC general licence issued 11 June 2026 extending Sakhalin-2 LNG services authorisation for Japan.
General License UOFAC waiver authorising Iranian crude from pre-20-March vessels; expires 19 April — non-renewal confirmed by Bessent on 15 April.
General License VOFAC authorisation covering Iranian crude delivery and Hengli wind-down; Federal Register-published 10 June 2026 as GL U successor.
OFAC authorisation covering Iranian crude delivery and Hengli wind-down; Federal Register-published 10 June 2026 as GL U successor.
General License WOFAC general licence (1 May 2026) authorising wind-down of transactions with newly blocked Iran-related persons.
OFAC general licence (1 May 2026) authorising wind-down of transactions with newly blocked Iran-related persons.
General License XOFAC licence authorising Iranian oil sales and dollar payments through 21 August 2026.
OFAC licence authorising Iranian oil sales and dollar payments through 21 August 2026.
General License X1OFAC licence that revokes General License X and winds down Iranian oil transactions by 17 July 2026.
General License ZOFAC wind-down licence for cargo and vessels blocked in the 14 July 2026 Iran designation round.
OFAC wind-down licence for cargo and vessels blocked in the 14 July 2026 Iran designation round.
Global Action Plan on AMR
A WHO-led ten-year plan adopted at WHA79 in May 2026 targeting a 10% cut in bacterial AMR deaths by 2030.
A WHO-led ten-year plan adopted at WHA79 in May 2026 targeting a 10% cut in bacterial AMR deaths by 2030.
GOV/2026/40IAEA Board censure resolution on Iran adopted 10 June 2026, 21-3-10.
GOV/2026/8IAEA Board of Governors report of 27 February 2026; documented Iran's enrichment above JCPOA limits.
GPAI Code of Practice
Voluntary EU compliance framework for general-purpose AI model providers, operationalising the EU AI Act's GPAI obligations ahead of 2 August 2026 enforcement.
Voluntary EU compliance framework for general-purpose AI model providers, operationalising the EU AI Act's GPAI obligations ahead of 2 August 2026 enforcement.
Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Greek remote-worker visa requiring consulate application and €3,500/month income since 2026.
Greek remote-worker visa requiring consulate application and €3,500/month income since 2026.
Greece Law 5275/2026Greek law abolishing in-country digital nomad visa switching and extending STR bans.
Greek law abolishing in-country digital nomad visa switching and extending STR bans.
Green Data Centre Roadmap
Singapore's 2026 policy unlocking 500 MW of data-centre capacity under PUE 1.3, liquid-cooling, and green-energy conditions.
Singapore's 2026 policy unlocking 500 MW of data-centre capacity under PUE 1.3, liquid-cooling, and green-energy conditions.
Growth Decree
Italian fiscal decree providing sports development incentives; proposed for reinstatement by Gravina.
Italian fiscal decree providing sports development incentives; proposed for reinstatement by Gravina.
Growth Guarantee Scheme
British Business Bank scheme guaranteeing SME lending, expanded to £6.5bn in July 2026.
British Business Bank scheme guaranteeing SME lending, expanded to £6.5bn in July 2026.Grundgesetz
Germany's constitutional Basic Law; Article 70 limits federal short-term rental legislative competence.
Germany's constitutional Basic Law; Article 70 limits federal short-term rental legislative competence.
GUTE II
Sweden's Ground-based Air Defence II programme, a mobile counter-UAS system combining Giraffe radar, Trackfire weapon stations, and EW effectors.
Sweden's Ground-based Air Defence II programme, a mobile counter-UAS system combining Giraffe radar, Trackfire weapon stations, and EW effectors.HAN00528CDC Health Alert Network advisory requiring airborne isolation for Andes hantavirus patients; issued 8 May 2026.
CDC Health Alert Network advisory requiring airborne isolation for Andes hantavirus patients; issued 8 May 2026.
Hatch ActFederal law barring executive branch employees from partisan political activity.
H.Con.Res.38Bipartisan House concurrent resolution (Massie-R, Khanna-D) invoking the War Powers Resolution to end US hostilities in Iran without authorisation. Defeated in the House on 5 March 2026 after a competing resolution split the coalition.
Bipartisan House concurrent resolution (Massie-R, Khanna-D) invoking the War Powers Resolution to end US hostilities in Iran without authorisation. Defeated in the House on 5 March 2026 after a competing resolution split the coalition.
Helms-Burton Act1996 US law codifying the Cuba embargo; Title III allows confiscated-property suits.
1996 US law codifying the Cuba embargo; Title III allows confiscated-property suits.
Help America Vote Act2002 federal election-administration law enacted after the 2000 Florida recount; sets standards for voting systems, provisional ballots, and voter rolls.
2002 federal election-administration law enacted after the 2000 Florida recount; sets standards for voting systems, provisional ballots, and voter rolls.
Hiroshima AI Process
G7 framework for responsible AI development, adopted at the 2023 Hiroshima summit under Japanese presidency.
G7 framework for responsible AI development, adopted at the 2023 Hiroshima summit under Japanese presidency.
Horizon EuropeHorizon Europe is the European Union's key research and innovation framework programme (2021-2027), funding the FAVOR autonomous ships study.
Horizon Europe is the European Union's key research and innovation framework programme (2021-2027), funding the FAVOR autonomous ships study.
Horizontal Property Law
Spain's Ley de Propiedad Horizontal, reformed in 2025 to allow owners' communities to block new short-term tourist let licences by majority vote.
Spain's Ley de Propiedad Horizontal, reformed in 2025 to allow owners' communities to block new short-term tourist let licences by majority vote.
Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Markets Package
EU regulatory package governing hydrogen, biomethane and decarbonised gas market design.
EU regulatory package governing hydrogen, biomethane and decarbonised gas market design.
IG-24-011May 2024 NASA OIG audit documenting three Orion heat shield failure modes, including bolt melt-through.
May 2024 NASA OIG audit documenting three Orion heat shield failure modes, including bolt melt-through.
IG-26-004March 2026 NASA OIG audit finding Starship HLS at least two years late and with unresolved safety gaps.
March 2026 NASA OIG audit finding Starship HLS at least two years late and with unresolved safety gaps.
IHR amendments2024 World Health Assembly amendments to IHR (2005); created Pandemic Emergency tier and PABS framework.
2024 World Health Assembly amendments to IHR (2005); created Pandemic Emergency tier and PABS framework.Immigration and Asylum Bill2026 King's Speech bill reforming UK immigration and asylum law, replacing the 2023 Illegal Migration Act.
2026 King's Speech bill reforming UK immigration and asylum law, replacing the 2023 Illegal Migration Act.Immigration Directive 7 of 2026
DHA Immigration Directive 7 of 2026, issued 1 April 2026, extending the lawful stay of foreign nationals with pending visa, waiver, or appeal applications to 30 June 2027 and granting waiver applicants re-entry rights.
DHA Immigration Directive 7 of 2026, issued 1 April 2026, extending the lawful stay of foreign nationals with pending visa, waiver, or appeal applications to 30 June 2027 and granting waiver applicants re-entry rights.
Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/335EU implementing decision exempting six gas-supplying countries from prior-authorisation under the pipeline ban.
EU implementing decision exempting six gas-supplying countries from prior-authorisation under the pipeline ban.
Innovate UK Velocity programmeInnovate UK active portfolio model; concentrates support behind highest-potential grantees.
Innovate UK active portfolio model; concentrates support behind highest-potential grantees.
International Health RegulationsWHO's binding international legal framework governing member state obligations during public health emergencies of international concern.
Investment Canada Act
Canadian law governing foreign acquisition of Canadian businesses; gating Red Cat's Quaze Technologies deal.
Canadian law governing foreign acquisition of Canadian businesses; gating Red Cat's Quaze Technologies deal.
IPCEI ME/CTEU state-aid instrument (Important Project of Common European Interest) co-financing cross-border microelectronics projects.
EU state-aid instrument (Important Project of Common European Interest) co-financing cross-border microelectronics projects.
Iran 14-point ceasefire proposal
Iran's 14-demand written ceasefire text, delivered via Pakistan to Washington on 1 May 2026.
Iran's 14-demand written ceasefire text, delivered via Pakistan to Washington on 1 May 2026.IRAN-CON-ARMS-EOExecutive Order 13949 authorising Iran arms-transfer sanctions; used against CGSTL and CITC in May 2026.
Islamabad AccordPakistan's two-tier ceasefire framework offering nuclear disarmament for sanctions relief and Hormuz reopening.
Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding14-point US-Iran ceasefire instrument signed 15 June 2026; bans Hormuz tolls but permits 'navigation services' charges after a 60-day window.
14-point US-Iran ceasefire instrument signed 15 June 2026; bans Hormuz tolls but permits 'navigation services' charges after a 60-day window.Italy 2026 Budget LawItaly's 2026 fiscal law introducing 21%/26% STR flat-tax tiers and a three-property business trigger.
Italy's 2026 fiscal law introducing 21%/26% STR flat-tax tiers and a three-property business trigger.
Japan Sayonara TaxJapan's international departure tax, doubling to ¥3,000 per exit from July 2026.
Japan's international departure tax, doubling to ¥3,000 per exit from July 2026.
JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)2015 multilateral agreement limiting Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief; collapsed after 2018 US withdrawal.
2015 multilateral agreement limiting Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief; collapsed after 2018 US withdrawal.
Joint Plan of Action2013 interim Iran nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1; the template Araghchi referenced when proposing to decouple Hormuz from nuclear talks.
2013 interim Iran nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1; the template Araghchi referenced when proposing to decouple Hormuz from nuclear talks.
Jones Act1920 US law restricting domestic shipping to US-built, US-crewed vessels; Trump waived it on 18 March 2026 to contain fuel prices.
1920 US law restricting domestic shipping to US-built, US-crewed vessels; Trump waived it on 18 March 2026 to contain fuel prices.
Kaine-Paul War Powers ResolutionBipartisan Senate resolution asserting congressional war-powers authority over the Iran conflict.
Bipartisan Senate resolution asserting congressional war-powers authority over the Iran conflict.Kaine resolutionSenate war-powers resolution requiring congressional authorisation for Iran hostilities.
KITAS
Indonesia's limited-stay residence permit for foreign workers and visa holders.
Indonesia's limited-stay residence permit for foreign workers and visa holders.
KraftwerksstrategieGerman strategy to auction 8 GW of gas plant capacity; first tender set September 2026.
German strategy to auction 8 GW of gas plant capacity; first tender set September 2026.KVDGGermany's Short-Term Rental Data Exchange Act, requiring platforms to share host data with a national SDEP portal.
Germany's Short-Term Rental Data Exchange Act, requiring platforms to share host data with a national SDEP portal.
Labour Contract Law
2008 PRC employment law; Article 40's change-of-circumstances clause governs AI dismissal.
2008 PRC employment law; Article 40's change-of-circumstances clause governs AI dismissal.
LARUSGermany's Bundeswehr counter-drone reconnaissance programme, buying AeroVironment Puma systems via NSPA
Germany's Bundeswehr counter-drone reconnaissance programme, buying AeroVironment Puma systems via NSPALASSOUS Army loitering munition OTA programme; $1.2bn ceiling through FY2031; awarded to AeroVironment.
US Army loitering munition OTA programme; $1.2bn ceiling through FY2031; awarded to AeroVironment.
Law No.1509
Georgia's Law No.1509, enacted 15 April 2026, amending the Labour Migration Law to add remote-work exemptions (sub-clauses K, L, T) and establishing a 1 May 2026 fine ladder of 2,000 / 4,000 / 12,000 GEL.
Georgia's Law No.1509, enacted 15 April 2026, amending the Labour Migration Law to add remote-work exemptions (sub-clauses K, L, T) and establishing a 1 May 2026 fine ladder of 2,000 / 4,000 / 12,000 GEL.