25 Jul 2026
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Public Sector
Effective: 25/07/2026
The functioning of the Independent Authority for Equal Treatment is regulated, an body that protects discrimination victims. It will operate in public and private sectors with full autonomy.
Companies, public administrations, citizens and discrimination victims in Spain
A new labor framework is approved for artists and technicians in the cultural sector, replacing the 1985 regulations. It includes protection against harassment, regulation of child labor and rules on tours.
Performing, audiovisual and musical artists, technical and auxiliary staff, and cultural production companies
The DGSJFP resolves a matter on whether the Registry can request urban planning license to register a change of use from premises to dwelling. It analyzes whether a notarial deed and cadastral resolution are sufficient.
Owners and companies wishing to register changes of use from premises to dwelling in the Registry
The DGSJFP confirms that registrars may deny the short-term rental registration number if community bylaws prohibit commercial activities in dwellings.
Property owners in communities with bylaws prohibiting commercial activities
The European Commission proposes standard contractual clauses for energy companies to include methane reduction commitments in their contracts. They are optional but facilitate compliance with the European methane regula...
Energy sector companies: producers, importers and distributors of gas, oil and coal
The European Commission guides countries on how to apply sanctions to gas and energy importers that do not comply with methane emission reduction rules.
European importers of gas, oil and coal, and national regulatory authorities
The EU establishes how to collect real CO2 emission data from heavy-duty vehicles in circulation. It affects manufacturers and fleet operators of trucks and buses.
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, transport companies and truck and bus fleet operators
Brussels requires registration of aliphatic-aromatic copolyester imports from China. This allows tariffs to be imposed with retroactive effect if dumping is confirmed.
European importers of biodegradable PBAT plastics and similar products of Chinese origin
The EU updates the rules that investment firms must follow to execute buy and sell orders for their clients in the most advantageous way possible. Two previous 2017 regulations are repealed.
Investment services firms, brokers, fund managers and financial entities
The EU Council updates sanctions imposed on those who threaten Ukraine's sovereignty. The base regulation is modified to strengthen the restrictive measures in force.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or personal links to sanctioned entities