The European Commission updates the technical standards that radio equipment, antennas, radars and ultra-wideband devices must comply with to legally circulate in the EU.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of radio equipment in the EU
The ICO-Ministry of Housing agreement is modified to reduce state guarantees for social housing from 2,000 to 375 million euros. Conditions are also flexibilized to change the borrower of the guaranteed loan.
Public and private promoters of social or affordable rental housing using ICO guarantees
The EU updates the technical conditions to verify that vehicle brakes comply with pollutant particle emission limits. It affects vehicle manufacturers and braking system manufacturers.
Vehicle manufacturers, brake system manufacturers and type-approval laboratories
The SEPE publishes the occupations where workers are lacking in Spain for Q3 2026, which allows hiring foreign workers more efficiently.
Merchant Marine companies, sports clubs, construction and electrical installation firms needing to hire foreigners
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Extremadura approves its 2026 budget with 8,854 million euros, 9.3% more than in 2025. Highlights include IRPF reduction, increased healthcare budget and new aid for self-employed workers.
Citizens, self-employed workers, companies, farmers and public employees in Extremadura
The EU adds new dangerous pesticides and industrial chemicals to the list of substances requiring prior authorization for export outside the EU. It affects companies that manufacture or export these substances.
Manufacturers, importers and exporters of pesticides and industrial chemicals in the EU
A technical correction to the regulation establishing the financial rules of the EU budget approved in September 2024 is published. It affects the management and control of European funds.
Public administrations, EU fund management bodies and beneficiaries of European subsidies
The EU renews compensatory duties on imports of fiberglass fabrics from China and Egypt, extending them also to products from Morocco and Turkey.
European importers of fiberglass fabrics and manufacturers in the composite and construction sectors
The European Union establishes definitive anti-dumping duties on terephthalic acid from South Korea and Mexico. This measure protects European producers against imports at artificially low prices.
European importers of terephthalic acid, packaging, textile and packaging industries
A buyer sees her registration blocked because a court ordered a prohibition on disposing of the property afterwards. The General Directorate resolves the appeal on who has priority.
Property buyers, sellers, notaries and real estate market operators