New transparency rules for sustainability ratings (ESG) in Europe
Agencies that evaluate company sustainability must publish detailed information about their methodology and criteria. This affects investors and rated companies throughout the EU.
Agencies that evaluate company sustainability must publish detailed information about their methodology and criteria. This affects investors and rated companies throughout the EU.
Access by the European Public Prosecutor's Office and OLAF to information on VAT between EU countries is expanded to detect and prosecute cross-border tax fraud.
The functioning of the Independent Authority for Equal Treatment is regulated, an body that protects discrimination victims. It will operate in public and private sectors with full autonomy.
The European Commission proposes standard contractual clauses for energy companies to include methane reduction commitments in their contracts. They are optional but facilitate compliance with the European methane regula...
The EU updates the rules that investment firms must follow to execute buy and sell orders for their clients in the most advantageous way possible. Two previous 2017 regulations are repealed.
The EU Council modifies its sanctions list for actions against Ukraine. Restrictive measures in force since 2014 are updated.
The EU Council updates the list of sanctioned individuals for actions against Ukraine. Persons and entities included are subject to asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU.
The EU Council updates sanctions imposed on those who threaten Ukraine's sovereignty. The base regulation is modified to strengthen the restrictive measures in force.
The EU establishes how to measure and control pollutant particles emitted by brakes in cars and vans. It affects vehicle and brake manufacturers.
The Government approves the Decent Employment Plan 2026 with guidance, training and recruitment programs for workers and companies. It coordinates all autonomous communities in active employment policies.