22 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
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
22 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
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
21 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Technical errors in the European regulation governing packaging and its waste, approved in December 2024, are corrected. It affects companies that manufacture, use or manage packaging in the EU.
Manufacturers, packagers, importers and packaging waste managers in the EU
20 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 07/07/2026
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
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 18/07/2026
Spain and the United Kingdom agree on customs procedures for the traffic of goods between the EU and Gibraltar. A special transit system T2GI is established with coordinated controls and defined deadlines.
Companies and customs operators trading between the EU and Gibraltar
18 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 25/06/2026
Spain and the United Kingdom agree to eliminate physical border controls at the Gibraltar frontier, integrating it into the Schengen area. New airport infrastructure will be created and the current Fence will be demolish...
Citizens and businesses crossing the Spain-Gibraltar border, logistics and transport sector
18 Jul 2026
5/10
Social Security
Effective: 18/07/2026
Spain and the United Kingdom sign an agreement to coordinate Social Security benefits between Spanish workers and those from Gibraltar. It regulates pensions, healthcare, unemployment and sick leave between both territor...
Cross-border workers between Spain and Gibraltar, pensioners and Social Security beneficiaries in both territories
18 Jul 2026
5/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 18/07/2026
Catalonia approves a law with aid for the livestock sector affected by tuberculosis, bonuses on environmental fees and measures against forest fires. It seeks to reduce bureaucratic burdens on Catalan farmers and livesto...
Farmers, livestock breeders, forest holders and agricultural holdings in Catalonia
18 Jul 2026
5/10
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
5/10
Social Security
Effective: 01/01/2027
Collaborating mutual associations of Social Security have set their accident and occupational disease prevention programs for 2027, prioritizing small businesses and sectors with higher accident rates.
Social Security collaborating mutual associations, SMEs, self-employed workers and companies with high occupational accident rates