26 Aug 2026
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Public Sector
Effective: 26/08/2026
Pressure groups (lobbies) must register in a mandatory public registry and declare their contacts with senior officials and civil servants. The aim is to prevent corruption and ensure that public decisions serve the gene...
Companies, associations, firms and entities engaged in lobbying before the General State Administration
The Government establishes new rules for electricity companies to plan and publish their network investments. The aim is greater transparency and ensuring investments respond to real needs of the energy transition.
Electricity transmission and distribution companies, industry, renewable energy developers and consumers
The EU and Mexico sign a strategic partnership agreement that strengthens their political, economic and cooperation relations. It opens opportunities for European companies in the Mexican market.
Export companies, investors and commercial operators with activity in Mexico
The EU and Mexico sign an interim trade agreement that reduces tariffs and facilitates trade between both regions. It benefits European and Mexican exporting and importing companies.
Exporting and importing companies between Spain/EU and Mexico, especially industrial and agrifood SMEs
The European Union approves an interim trade agreement with Mexico that facilitates the exchange of goods and services between both regions. It affects European and Mexican exporting and importing companies.
Exporting and importing companies, agrifood, industrial and services sectors with activity in Mexico
The Government approves the final adjustments to the Recovery Plan to close its execution before August 31, 2026 and maximize the European funds received.
Companies benefiting from Next Generation EU funds, ICO, executing public administrations
The EU strengthens farmers' rights against distributors and major buyers. CAP rules are modified to balance negotiating power in the agri-food sector.
Farmers, cooperatives, producer organizations and agri-food companies in the EU
The European Commission establishes the adjustment factor that will reduce free CO2 emission allowances for industries in the 2026-2030 period. This forces more companies to purchase allowances in the carbon market.
Industries with EU ETS free allocations: steel, cement, chemicals, paper, glass and refining
Spain sets mandatory decarbonization targets for road, maritime and rail transport until 2040, requiring fuel suppliers to increase renewable fuels.
Fuel suppliers and distributors, refineries, maritime transport operators and logistics companies
The Government sets the conditions for participatory loans of up to 1.5 million euros for SMEs affected by DANA. The total fund is 300 million and applications are processed by ENISA until 2032.
SMEs affected by DANA or with resilience projects against civil protection emergencies