The EU expands sanctions against individuals and entities undermining Ukraine's sovereignty. Restrictions such as asset freezes and entry bans apply.
The EU updates the technical standards that manufacturers of industrial, agricultural, construction machinery and other equipment must meet to ensure their safety and free movement in the European market.
The European Commission guides countries on how to create single advisory services for energy efficiency. It makes it easier for citizens and businesses to access information, support and procedures in one place.
Technical errors are corrected in the directive requiring large companies to identify and manage negative impacts on human rights and the environment across their value chains.
Catalonia creates new simplified urban planning figures for rural municipalities and facilitates their public procurement. The objective is to curb depopulation and regularize existing buildings.
The Government distributes 867 million euros among the autonomous communities to finance vocational training courses for employed and unemployed workers in 2026.
The EU expands the list of composite foods (cereals, vegetables, fruits, sauces...) that do not require border controls, simplifying their importation.
The European Commission rejects the use of terbutryn, BIT and TMAD in biocides for material preservation and pest control. Manufacturers must withdraw or reformulate their products.
The European Commission approves that U.S. companies may apply for contracts from the European fund to rebuild Ukraine. This opens competition to U.S. firms in tenders financed by the EU.
The CETA Joint Committee clarifies how to interpret the investor protection rules of the trade agreement between the EU and Canada. It affects companies that invest or trade between both territories.