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The global arbitration landscape is undergoing profound transformation, driven by two competing forces: the legislative push toward digitalisation and modernisation, and an increasingly complex geopolitical environment that challenges traditional enforcement mechanisms. This legal digest provides an analytical overview of pivotal arbitration developments across Germany, France, Italy, China and Russia as of mid-2026. The updates show how international dispute resolution is changing rapidly - and what businesses need to do to stay ahead.