The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has proposed a 1 trillion ruble budget for 2027–2029, prioritizing cybersecurity, AI development, and digital infrastructure.
French lawmakers are debating a 2027 budget amendment that would impose an exit tax on unrealized crypto gains exceeding €800 000 and tax stablecoin swaps at 31.4%.
The Russian government has doubled its three-year budget for internet filtering and blocking infrastructure to nearly 60 ₽ billion.
Russia is set to double its three-year budget for internet filtering and blocking infrastructure to nearly 60 ₽ billion to support the national security system.
A survey of 400 companies shows that most businesses are failing to control AI costs, with many exceeding their initial budgets by more than 50%.
The Russian government will boost digital project funding by 58% in 2027 by collecting previously underpaid telecom contributions to the Universal Service Reserve.
Russia is introducing a new technology levy on smartphones and laptops starting December 2026, with projected annual revenues reaching 12.4 ₽ billion by 2028.
The Russian government has earmarked over 470 ₽ billion for the Data Economy national project to be distributed between 2027 and 2029.
The Russian government expects a new technology levy on smartphones and laptops to generate 11.7 ₽ billion in 2027 to support domestic electronics manufacturing.
Russia is introducing a new technology fee for electronics importers and manufacturers, with projected annual budget revenues reaching 12.4 ₽ billion by 2028.
The Russian government has allocated over 4 ₽ billion for the development of the Il-114 aircraft as part of the 2027–2029 federal budget.
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development plans to maintain current tax incentives for IT companies, as no changes are included in the latest draft budget.
The Russian government plans to invest nearly 59 ₽ billion in 2027 into the development of the Russian Orbital Station and heavy-class rocket infrastructure at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed a 22% VAT on cross-border online purchases and a new customs fee of 100 ₽ per parcel in its 2027 budget draft.
France's draft 2027 budget projects public debt to reach 121.7% of GDP, with the government aiming to reduce the deficit to 5% amid rising tax burdens.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that rising interest rates will add €10 billion to national debt costs, necessitating a freeze on non-defense spending in the 2027 budget.
The International Criminal Court is abandoning US-based IT services, allocating over €1 million for the transition amid ongoing sanctions.
