26 Aug 2026
7/10
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
26 Aug 2026
7/10
Public Sector
Effective: 26/08/2026
The Government activates a reinforced coordination mechanism in Ceuta following the massive influx of migrants on July 30. The measure will remain in force until December 31, 2026.
Public administrations, social services, security forces and citizens of Ceuta
The Institute for Women and Labor Inspection join forces to strengthen oversight of compliance with equality between women and men in companies, with special attention to feminized and precarious sectors.
Companies with obligation to have an equality plan, especially in feminized sectors
The General Directorate rules that the registrar can suspend the short-term rental registration number if inscribed community bylaws limit that use.
Owners of tourist dwellings in communities with bylaws limiting short-term rentals
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
Companies will have 6 days (previously 3) to notify terminations and changes in employee data to Social Security. Debt deferral arrangements with Social Security are also made more flexible.
Companies, self-employed workers, management firms and labor advisors managing Social Security affiliation and contributions