New law that protects the rights of LGBTI persons and prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in all areas of life.
Companies, employers, service providers, public administrations and LGBTI persons
The EU updates safeguards limiting steel product imports to protect European industry. Quotas and conditions applicable to certain steel products are adjusted.
Steel importers, European steel industry and steel-consuming sectors such as construction and automotive
Spain approves a law to strengthen cooperatives, mutual societies and other social economy entities. It establishes support measures, financing and recognition for this sector.
Cooperatives, labour societies, mutual societies, foundations and social economy associations
Catalonia updates the rules governing retail trade, services and fairs, as well as the planning of large retail areas and commercial facilities.
Retailers, retail companies, shopping centre operators and fair organisers in Catalonia
The European Commission withdraws the authorisation to sell products containing genetically modified maize MON 87419. All products authorised under the previous decision are now prohibited.
Importers, manufacturers and distributors of food and feed containing transgenic maize MON 87419
The European Commission withdraws the authorisation to sell food and feed containing genetically modified maize MON 87403. Products already on the market will have a period to be withdrawn.
Importers, manufacturers and distributors of food and feed containing GMO maize MON 87403
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on combating money laundering is corrected. The corrections affect obligations of financial and non-financial entities.
Financial entities, notaries, lawyers, tax advisors, real estate agencies and crypto-asset providers
The EU updates and unifies the rules for registering and protecting industrial designs across Europe. It makes it easier for businesses to protect the appearance of their products in all member states.
Businesses, designers, freelancers and SMEs that create or commercialise products with original designs in the EU
Congress validates the decree-law approving measures in response to the Middle East crisis. The plan aims to mitigate the economic and social effects stemming from the conflict in the region.
Exporting and importing companies, energy sectors and those affected by the Middle East crisis
The Government appoints Arcadi España García as Minister of Finance. The change is effective from 26 March 2026.
All taxpayers, companies, self-employed individuals and citizens subject to tax obligations in Spain