26 Aug 2026
7/10
Public Sector
Effective: 26/08/2026
Pressure groups (lobbies) must register in a mandatory public registry and declare their contacts with senior officials and civil servants. The aim is to prevent corruption and ensure that public decisions serve the gene...
Companies, associations, firms and entities engaged in lobbying before the General State Administration
26 Aug 2026
7/10
Public Sector
Effective: 26/08/2026
The Government activates a reinforced coordination mechanism in Ceuta following the massive influx of migrants on July 30. The measure will remain in force until December 31, 2026.
Public administrations, social services, security forces and citizens of Ceuta
17 Aug 2026
7/10
Real Estate
Effective: 02/07/2026
Catalonia requires the removal of asbestos from public buildings before 2028 and from all properties before 2032. The law regulates victims' rights and owners' obligations.
Property owners, construction companies, public administrations and workers in Catalonia
11 Aug 2026
7/10
Energy
Effective: 11/08/2026
The CNMC approves the rules for electricity consumers to access the grid with flexible permits when firm capacity is not available. It especially affects energy storage facilities and large demand users.
Large electricity consumers, storage facilities, data centers and energy-intensive industry
31 Jul 2026
7/10
Energy
Effective: 31/07/2026
The Government establishes new rules for electricity companies to plan and publish their network investments. The aim is greater transparency and ensuring investments respond to real needs of the energy transition.
Electricity transmission and distribution companies, industry, renewable energy developers and consumers
30 Jul 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 28/07/2026
The Government approves the final adjustments to the Recovery Plan to close its execution before August 31, 2026 and maximize the European funds received.
Companies benefiting from Next Generation EU funds, ICO, executing public administrations
30 Jul 2026
7/10
Social Security
Effective: 30/07/2026
Companies will have 6 days (previously 3) to notify terminations and changes in employee data to Social Security. Debt deferral arrangements with Social Security are also made more flexible.
Companies, self-employed workers, management firms and labor advisors managing Social Security affiliation and contributions
28 Jul 2026
7/10
Real Estate
Effective: 28/07/2026
The Community of Madrid approves urgent measures to increase the supply of affordable public housing, allowing buildability to be expanded by up to 20% and simplifying administrative procedures.
Real estate developers, Madrid municipalities, owners of tertiary land and citizens demanding VPP
24 Jul 2026
7/10
Real Estate
Effective: 03/04/2025
To register the change of use of dwellings to tourist or hotel apartments, the homeowners association must approve it with 3/5 of votes and shares.
Owners and investors who want to convert dwellings or premises into tourist apartments or hotels
24 Jul 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU reforms the AI Regulation to facilitate the use of harmonised technical standards. It reduces bureaucracy for companies that develop or use AI systems.
AI development companies, machinery manufacturers and operators in the aeronautical sector in the EU