The EU updates technical requirements for measuring battery durability and cold-weather range of electric cars. It affects electric vehicle manufacturers and homologation bodies in Europe.
Electric vehicle manufacturers, homologation laboratories and EU technical authorities
The EU corrects errors in the regulation restricting the use of cyclic siloxanes (D4, D5, D6), chemical substances used in cosmetics and industry. It affects manufacturers and distributors of products containing these co...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of cosmetics, industrial and textile products with siloxanes
Technical errors in the European decision that expanded sanctions against Russia are corrected. The changes do not alter the substance of the restrictive measures approved in July 2025.
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial ties to Russia
The European Commission authorizes the registration of a citizens' initiative requesting the implementation of unconditional basic income in all EU countries. This enables the launch of signature collection so that the p...
European citizens, EU governments, workers, companies and social protection systems
18 Jul 2026
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Effective: 18/07/2026
The Generalitat requires intercity bus concessionaires to renew their fleet with zero-emission vehicles and modernize user information systems before 2029.
Intercity bus concessionaire companies in Catalonia and their users
17 Jul 2026
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Effective: 18/07/2026
Spain updates the official distribution of the radioelectric spectrum incorporating the 2023 international agreements. The new table determines which frequencies can be used by telecommunications, satellites, radio, tele...
Telecommunications operators, broadcasting, satellites and public administrations with spectrum use
The European Commission allows exceptions to eligibility rules to finance European funds for defence material sent to Ukraine. This facilitates European military support without meeting all usual requirements.
European defence industry, Member States and suppliers of military material to Ukraine
The EU adds one individual and five Russian entities to the sanctions list for supporting aggression against Ukraine. Their assets are frozen and operations with them in the EU are prohibited.
Companies and individuals operating with sanctioned Russian entities; EU financial sector and exporters
The EU Council adds 1 individual and 5 Russian entities to the sanctions list for supporting military aggression against Ukraine. Their assets are frozen and they are prohibited from operating in the EU.
European companies and individuals with commercial links to sanctioned Russian entities
Spain will participate as guest country at Hannover Messe in April 2027. An interministerial committee is created to organize and coordinate Spanish presence at this global industrial fair.
Industrial companies, sector associations and public institutions with international projection