04 Aug 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU Council extends temporary protection for persons displaced by the war in Ukraine. Beneficiaries maintain their residence rights and access to services in member states.
Displaced Ukrainian citizens, companies employing them and public administrations in Spain
04 Aug 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/07/2026
The regulation applying a 3€ tariff to e-commerce packages imported from outside the EU with value up to 150€ is corrected. It affects customs declarations and technical definitions.
E-commerce platforms, importers and logistics operators with shipments from outside the EU under 150€
31 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU updates sanctions against Iran for its military support to Russia in Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea. Restrictive measures in force since 2023 are reinforced.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or logistical links to Iran or designated entities
31 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council authorizes the signature and provisional application of the political, economic and cooperation association agreement with Mexico. It strengthens bilateral relations in multiple areas.
Spanish companies operating in Mexico, exporters, investors and public bodies
31 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU Council modifies the sanctions regulation against Iran, updating the restrictive measures in force. Previous legislation is repealed to consolidate the European sanctions framework.
Export companies, financial entities and commercial operators with links to Iran
30 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU Council reviews its list of terrorists and terrorist organizations subject to sanctions and restrictive measures. It affects persons and entities included in or excluded from such list.
Financial entities, companies and any person with links to those listed
30 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
The EU updates the maximum permitted levels of 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters, contaminants present in vegetable oils and processed foods, to protect consumer health.
Manufacturers and refiners of vegetable oils, processed food producers and EU food operators
28 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Agencies that evaluate company sustainability must publish detailed information about their methodology and criteria. This affects investors and rated companies throughout the EU.
ESG rating agencies, institutional investors and listed companies evaluated
24 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
The EU establishes how to collect real CO2 emission data from heavy-duty vehicles in circulation. It affects manufacturers and fleet operators of trucks and buses.
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, transport companies and truck and bus fleet operators
24 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/07/2026
Brussels requires registration of aliphatic-aromatic copolyester imports from China. This allows tariffs to be imposed with retroactive effect if dumping is confirmed.
European importers of biodegradable PBAT plastics and similar products of Chinese origin