13 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The Council of Europe establishes a legal framework for AI to respect human rights, democracy and the Rule of Law. It obliges signatory countries to regulate the use of AI systems in accordance with these principles.
Technology companies, public administrations and entities that develop or use AI systems
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
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
05 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 04/05/2026
The EU establishes uniform quality management requirements for notified bodies that certify medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. It affects how these bodies must operate and document their evaluation process...
Notified bodies, manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products
27 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 17/04/2026
The EU updates the European technical standards supporting general safety of consumer products, repealing the previous 2019 regulations. It affects manufacturers and distributors marketing products in the European market...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of consumer products in the EU
20 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU regulates cases where companies can defer reporting cybersecurity incidents. Strict conditions are established to justify such delays.
Companies and entities required to report cybersecurity incidents under NIS2 regulations
27 Mar 2026
7/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 27/02/2026
An exceptional tax measure is approved in Spain. It may imply temporary changes in taxes or tax burdens for citizens and businesses.
Taxpayers, companies, self-employed individuals and citizens subject to the Spanish tax system
26 Mar 2026
7/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 25/03/2026
Requirements are updated for clinics, practices and other healthcare centers to obtain authorization. Affects all establishments providing health services.
Owners and managers of clinics, medical practices, laboratories and private healthcare centers
26 Mar 2026
7/10
Social Security
Effective: 01/01/2026
The Government sets the maximum pensions and updates all public pensions for 2026. It affects retirees, pensioners and social benefit recipients.
Pensioners, retirees, social benefit recipients and contributing companies
25 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 20/11/2024
A technical correction is published to the EU Cyber Resilience Regulation, which establishes mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital components.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of digital products or products with digital components in the EU