The environmental impact statement is approved for two wind parks in Burgos that will be combined with existing solar plants. The project totals 175 MW of wind hybridized with over 270 MWp of photovoltaic capacity.
The EU establishes the procedure to identify and list plants or plant products that pose an elevated phytosanitary risk. Their importation is prohibited until the risk assessment is completed.
The UNE technical standards approved in July 2026 are published, affecting sectors such as electrical installations, gas, toys, elevators and medical equipment.
Due to climate anomalies in 2026, Catalonia temporarily reduces the minimum alcohol content required for grapes and white and rosé wines from DO Priorat and Conca de Barberà for the 2026/2027 campaign.
The EU updates the rules and health certificate model for importing live animals and animal products from New Zealand, recognizing their equivalence with European standards.
A limit of one red tuna specimen per vessel and fishing trip is set as incidental catch in 2026. Affected fleets must notify with 7 days' notice and receive official tags before operating.
The EU provisionally approves a fishing protocol with Seychelles valid until 2030. It allows European vessels to fish in Seychellois waters under sustainable conditions.
The EU establishes how fishing opportunities in Seychelles waters are distributed among member states for the period 2026-2030. It mainly affects European tuna fleets.
The EU-Switzerland veterinary committee updates the appendices of the bilateral agricultural agreement to align veterinary health standards between both parties.
ICEX signs an agreement to organize visits by foreign buyers to farms with select livestock breeds in Extremadura and other Spanish regions, promoting their exports.