04 May 2026
6/10
Real Estate
Effective: 01/01/2026
The EU updates the method for calculating CO2 emissions from buildings throughout their entire useful life. It affects energy efficiency regulations in construction.
Real estate developers, contractors, architects and public administrations in building construction
30 Apr 2026
6/10
Real Estate
Effective: 28/04/2026
Congress has repealed the Royal Decree-Law regulating rental measures adopted due to the economic impact of the Iran war. These measures cease to have effect.
Property owners and tenants with rental contracts covered by RDL 8/2026
27 Apr 2026
6/10
Energy
It is confirmed that to register a lease on part of a property for building a solar plant, it is mandatory to provide the georeferencing of that portion. Without this technical data, the registrar may deny the registrati...
Photovoltaic plant developers, owners of rural properties, notaries and registrars
27 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 24/04/2026
The European Commission reviews national allocations of greenhouse gas emissions for the 2026-2030 period, adjusting the limits that each Member State must respect.
EU Member States, non-ETS sector companies: transport, construction, agriculture
24 Apr 2026
6/10
Energy
Effective: 22/04/2026
The European Commission recommends to member states to remove obstacles to facilitate direct purchase contracts for electricity and renewable energy between companies and producers.
Energy consuming companies, renewable producers and national energy regulators
23 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/04/2026
The EU Council updates the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, modifying European budget allocations. This may affect the funds available to Spain in different policy areas.
Public administrations, beneficiaries of European funds, companies with EU contracts
22 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
The EU establishes specific cases in which companies may destroy unsold products without breaching the general prohibition. It affects manufacturers and distributors of consumer goods.
Manufacturers, distributors and logistics operators managing unsold consumer products
21 Apr 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 13/02/2026
The EU establishes official fire behavior classifications for construction materials. Affects manufacturers and distributors of construction products throughout Europe.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of construction products in the EU
20 Apr 2026
6/10
Energy
Effective: 26/01/2026
Canary Islands updates its climate change, energy and land regulations to facilitate renewable energy projects and adapt territorial regulation to new energy challenges.
Energy promoters, renewable companies, local administrations and landowners in the Canary Islands
17 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 03/02/2026
The EU establishes the official methods to certify that an activity removes CO2 from the atmosphere permanently. It affects companies and industries that want to accredit their carbon credits.
Industrial companies, carbon capture operators and climate project promoters in the EU