21 Apr 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Several articles of the Law on Customer Service are challenged before the Constitutional Court for possible violation of the Constitution. The challenge affects regulations on company obligations to their clients.
Companies with customer service operations, especially financial entities
21 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 21/04/2026
The EU Council modifies restrictive sanctions against Russia for its destabilizing actions. Restrictive measures in force since 2024 are updated.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or other ties to Russia
16 Apr 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
The Government assigns public telephone numbers for customer service and sets the conditions for their use. It affects companies that offer telephone service lines to their customers.
Companies with customer telephone service and telecommunications operators
15 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 14/04/2026
The European Union establishes definitive anti-dumping rights on softwood plywood from Brazil to protect European manufacturers from unfair competition.
Importers, distributors and industrial users of softwood plywood from Brazil in the EU
11 Apr 2026
6/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 01/01/2026
New law that protects the rights of LGBTI persons and prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in all areas of life.
Companies, employers, service providers, public administrations and LGBTI persons
10 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 09/04/2026
The EU updates safeguards limiting steel product imports to protect European industry. Quotas and conditions applicable to certain steel products are adjusted.
Steel importers, European steel industry and steel-consuming sectors such as construction and automotive
09 Apr 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 08/04/2026
Spain approves a law to strengthen cooperatives, mutual societies and other social economy entities. It establishes support measures, financing and recognition for this sector.
Cooperatives, labour societies, mutual societies, foundations and social economy associations
07 Apr 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 29/12/2025
Catalonia updates the rules governing retail trade, services and fairs, as well as the planning of large retail areas and commercial facilities.
Retailers, retail companies, shopping centre operators and fair organisers in Catalonia
31 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 27/03/2026
The European Commission withdraws the authorisation to sell products containing genetically modified maize MON 87419. All products authorised under the previous decision are now prohibited.
Importers, manufacturers and distributors of food and feed containing transgenic maize MON 87419
31 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 27/03/2026
The European Commission withdraws the authorisation to sell food and feed containing genetically modified maize MON 87403. Products already on the market will have a period to be withdrawn.
Importers, manufacturers and distributors of food and feed containing GMO maize MON 87403