03 Aug 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 21/07/2026
The INSS, Universidad de Alcalá and Spanish Society of Oncology will update the manual that provides guidance on the duration of sick leave. The new edition will serve as a guide for medical inspectors when evaluating te...
Workers on sick leave, companies, collaborating mutual insurance entities and INSS medical inspectors
03 Aug 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 21/07/2026
The INSS, University of Alcalá and Society of Family Physicians collaborate to review the manual that provides guidance on how long a medical sick leave should last depending on the illness.
Workers on sick leave, INSS medical inspectors and companies with employees on temporary incapacity
03 Aug 2026
6/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 31/07/2026
The European Commission allows more flexible conditions for receiving advances in agricultural aid due to fertilizer price increases caused by the Middle East crisis.
Farmers, livestock breeders and CAP aid paying agencies in Spain and the EU
01 Aug 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 01/08/2026
SMEs with high R&D+i investment will be able to defer and split the payment of public loans without guarantees. The procedure and documentation required to benefit from this facility are regulated.
SMEs with high R&D+i investment benefiting from public loans from state calls 2014-2021
01 Aug 2026
6/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 01/08/2026
The SEPE regulates how to apply for the extraordinary unemployment benefit for workers whose contract is suspended due to forest fires. It includes the procedure, documentation and deadlines.
Workers with contracts suspended due to forest fires and their companies
01 Aug 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 01/08/2026
The Government establishes the basis for granting FEDER subsidies to infrastructure projects researching technologies with both civil and defence applications. The grants will be managed by Red.es under competitive tende...
Universities, R&D centres, SMEs, startups and large technology companies
31 Jul 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 21/07/2026
The INSS signs an agreement with the University of Alcalá and endocrinology specialists to review the manual that guides the duration of work leaves. The updated document will serve as a guide for medical inspectors.
Workers on medical leave, INSS medical inspectors, and companies with employees on temporary disability
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
Social Security
Effective: 20/07/2026
The INSS, the University of Alcalá and the Spanish Society of Hematology collaborate to review the manual that guides doctors on the duration of work leaves. The fifth edition will update the tables of optimal temporary ...
Workers on medical leave, INSS medical inspectors and companies with employees on temporary disability