05 Aug 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 04/08/2026
Errors in the decision extending temporary protection for persons displaced by the war in Ukraine are corrected. This protection allows them to reside and work legally in EU countries.
Persons displaced from Ukraine, employers hiring them and public administrations of the EU
31 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 15/06/2026
Errors are corrected in the regulation governing the format and content of EU investment prospectuses. It affects documents used to raise capital in European markets.
Securities issuing companies, financial and legal advisors, capital market supervisory entities
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU Council updates the list of persons sanctioned for serious human rights violations. Persons included may have their assets blocked and entry into the EU prohibited.
Companies with international activity, financial entities and any operator required to verify sanctions
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 13/07/2026
The EU corrects formal errors in the regulation imposing sanctions on persons and entities responsible for cyberattacks against Europe. It affects the official list of sanctioned parties.
Financial entities, compliance companies and operators with international counterparties
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU limits the use of CO₂ as an active biocidal substance in traps for vertebrates. It will only be permitted under specific conditions to reduce risks.
Biocide manufacturers, pest control companies and competent EU authorities
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU establishes how fines will be processed against companies that issue sustainability ratings (ESG). It defines the steps that the European regulator ESMA will follow to sanction these providers.
ESG rating providers supervised by ESMA and investors using these ratings
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 28/07/2026
The European Commission approves changes to annex XVIII of the EU-Central America Association Agreement. It affects the technical standards and regulations applicable to trade between both regions.
Exporting and importing companies operating between the EU and Central America
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU sets the fees that ESG rating agencies must pay to the European regulator ESMA for its supervision. It affects companies that issue assessments on environmental, social and governance criteria.
ESG rating providers and agencies (environmental, social and governance) operating in the EU
29 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/06/2026
The list of persons who may act as experts in commercial disputes between the EU and the United Kingdom on fair competition and sustainable development is approved.
Companies operating in EU and United Kingdom markets, especially in regulated sectors
29 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/07/2026
The EU updates how certain goods are classified in the combined nomenclature for foreign trade. This affects the tariffs and customs procedures applicable to these products.
Importers, exporters and customs operators trading in the classified goods