The Bank of Spain publishes the sanctions imposed on Money Exchange SA and the members of its Board of Directors for committing serious violations in the financial sector.
Currency exchange entities, their administrators and the payment services sector in Spain
14 May 2026
4/10
Public Sector
Effective: 19/03/2026
The Generalitat de Catalunya approves a credit supplement on the 2023 budgets, which remain extended in 2026, to cover additional spending needs.
Catalan regional administration, public entities and beneficiaries of Generalitat spending
The Bank of Spain updates the reference rates used to calculate what the bank or customer pays when canceling a mortgage early. These indices determine whether there is compensation for interest rate risk.
Holders of mortgage loans and financial institutions managing early cancellations
The EU Council approves the European stance on international modifications regarding the transport of dangerous goods by rail. It affects the rules of the COTIF Convention on railway safety.
Railway transport companies and logistics operators of dangerous goods
The Port of Vigo establishes the conditions for the fuel supply service to vessels, covering petroleum derivatives, biofuels and synthetic fuels.
Fuel supply companies, shipping companies and shipowners operating in the Port of Vigo
The EU sets its position to expand the CETA agreement with Canada by including active pharmaceutical ingredients in the mutual recognition of good manufacturing practices. This simplifies customs controls and facilitates...
Pharmaceutical industry, active ingredient manufacturers and EU regulatory authorities
12 May 2026
4/10
Public Sector
Errors in Directive 2014/24/UE are corrected, which regulates how public bodies must purchase goods and services. It affects public procurement rules throughout the EU.
Bidding companies and public contracting bodies in the EU
The institutional relations framework between the European Parliament and the Commission is renewed. It regulates how both institutions cooperate in legislation, political control and transparency.
European institutions, legislators, lobbies and sectors regulated by EU regulations
11 May 2026
4/10
Public Sector
Effective: 15/04/2026
The Community of Madrid is empowered to exercise popular action in certain legal areas. This allows it to act as prosecution in judicial proceedings of public interest.
Community of Madrid, citizens and entities subject to judicial proceedings in the empowered areas
The National Securities Market Commission makes public the sanctions imposed on two individuals for very serious breaches in financial markets matters.
Investors, financial market participants and individuals subject to CNMV supervision