30 Jul 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 30/07/2026
INSS signs an agreement with the University of Alcalá and the orthopedic surgeons society to update the manual that guides the duration of work leaves. The revised document will serve as a guide for INSS medical inspecto...
Workers on sick leave, INSS medical inspectors and companies with employees on temporary incapacity
30 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU Council reviews its list of terrorists and terrorist organizations subject to sanctions and restrictive measures. It affects persons and entities included in or excluded from such list.
Financial entities, companies and any person with links to those listed
30 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
The EU updates the maximum permitted levels of 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters, contaminants present in vegetable oils and processed foods, to protect consumer health.
Manufacturers and refiners of vegetable oils, processed food producers and EU food operators
29 Jul 2026
6/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 27/07/2026
The EU grants emergency financial aid to farmers harmed by the Middle East crisis. The objective is to sustain their economic viability in the face of difficulties arising from that conflict.
EU farmers and agricultural holdings affected by the Middle East crisis
28 Jul 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 17/07/2026
The INSS, University of Alcalá and Psychiatry Society collaborate to review the manual that establishes the standard duration of medical leave. The document serves as a guide for inspector doctors to evaluate temporary d...
Workers on sick leave, INSS inspector doctors and companies with employees on IT
28 Jul 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 17/07/2026
The INSS, University of Alcalá and occupational medicine physicians collaborate to review the manual that provides guidance on how long a medical leave should last. The fifth edition will serve as a guide for Social Secu...
Workers on sick leave, INSS medical inspectors, mutual insurance associations and companies
28 Jul 2026
6/10
Tax & Revenue
The European Commission modifies the rules for applying VAT to businesses that sell products or digital services to consumers in other EU countries. It particularly affects online stores and digital platforms.
E-commerce companies, online stores and digital service providers selling to EU consumers
28 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Agencies that evaluate company sustainability must publish detailed information about their methodology and criteria. This affects investors and rated companies throughout the EU.
ESG rating agencies, institutional investors and listed companies evaluated
27 Jul 2026
6/10
Tax & Revenue
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.
Companies with intra-community operations, national tax authorities and EU anti-fraud bodies
25 Jul 2026
6/10
Public Sector
Effective: 25/07/2026
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.
Companies, public administrations, citizens and discrimination victims in Spain