29 Jun 2026
7/10
Energy
Effective: 26/06/2026
The EU updates the parameters that determine how many free emission allowances industries receive for the 2026-2030 period. It affects energy-intensive industrial sectors subject to the European carbon market.
Industrial installations included in the EU ETS: steel, cement, refining, chemicals, paper and other energy-intensive sectors
17 Jun 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 15/06/2026
The European Commission sets out how CO2 emission allowances will be freely allocated to industries in the 2026-2030 period. This affects industrial sectors that must comply with the European emissions trading system.
Industries and companies included in the European emissions trading system (ETS) in Spain and the EU
03 Jun 2026
7/10
Energy
Effective: 03/06/2026
The Supreme Court has declared null the Royal Decree regulating floating photovoltaic plants in state-owned public domain reservoirs, following Aragón's appeal.
Floating solar energy developers, water management authorities and autonomous communities
03 Jun 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 22/12/2025
The EU regulation establishing how to calculate carbon emissions embedded in imported products is corrected. It affects the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).
European importers of products subject to CBAM: steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen
28 May 2026
7/10
Social Security
Effective: 28/05/2026
Flexible retirement is reformed to make it easier for retirees to work without losing their entire pension, expanding options for both employed and self-employed work.
Retirees wishing to work, companies hiring them and self-employed pensioner workers
12 May 2026
7/10
Labour & Employment
An official amendment to the collective agreement in the construction sector is registered. The changes affect the working conditions of workers in the sector.
Construction sector companies and workers throughout Spain
12 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 29/04/2026
The European Union launches a Talent Pool to facilitate the hiring of workers from non-EU countries. It will connect international candidates with European employers who cannot find suitable profiles in the local market.
Companies with hiring difficulties, non-EU workers and immigration authorities
11 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU approves a directive requiring Member States to strengthen their criminal legislation against public and private corruption. Spain must adapt its regulations to comply with the new European standards.
Companies, public officials, administrations and compliance officers in Spain and the EU
07 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Errors are corrected in the European Directive regulating liability for damages caused by defective products, replacing the 1985 regulations. It affects manufacturers and distributors throughout the EU.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and technology companies operating in the EU
27 Apr 2026
7/10
Real Estate
Effective: 23/04/2026
The zones declared as residential market tension areas in the first quarter of 2026 are published, where rental price limitations apply. It affects property owners and tenants in these areas.
Property owners, landlords, tenants and real estate investors in tension zones