23 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 20/03/2026
The EU sets mandatory sustainability criteria for public authorities procuring clean technologies such as solar panels, batteries or heat pumps. It applies to public tenders across Europe.
Contracting public authorities and manufacturers of clean technologies in the EU
18 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/03/2026
The European Union establishes a climate target for 2040: reducing net emissions by 90% compared to 1990. This milestone serves as a bridge between the 2030 target and climate neutrality by 2050.
Businesses across all sectors, especially industry, construction, transport and agriculture
07 Jul 2026
6/10
Energy
Effective: 01/01/2026
The list of industrial sectors receiving compensation for indirect CO2 costs in electricity is expanded and the aid calculation parameters are updated through 2030.
Energy-intensive industries exposed to carbon leakage: chemicals, aluminium, steel and similar sectors
04 Jul 2026
6/10
Energy
Effective: 04/07/2026
The auction procedure is regulated so that high-efficiency cogeneration facilities obtain economic aid from the State. It affects industrial plants that produce heat and electricity in a combined manner.
Companies owning high-efficiency industrial cogeneration facilities
03 Jul 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 03/07/2026
Common rules are approved for requesting public R&D&i grants managed by the State Research Agency. Affects researchers, universities and innovative companies.
Researchers, universities, research centers, innovative companies and technology startups
03 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/06/2026
The EU establishes how to calculate and verify the content of recycled plastic in disposable beverage bottles. It replaces the previous 2023 regulations.
Plastic bottle manufacturers, beverage packagers and control authorities in the EU
03 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/07/2026
Errors are corrected in the regulation establishing a 3€ customs duty on imported packages with a value below 150€. It affects international distance sales customs declarations.
E-commerce platforms, logistics operators and customs agents with shipments from outside the EU
01 Jul 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Errors in European regulations requiring large companies to publish sustainability reports are corrected. It affects how companies must report their environmental and social impact.
Large companies, listed companies and business groups operating in the EU
01 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/06/2026
The European Commission establishes the CSC-EDIC, a consortium to coordinate digital infrastructures and cybersecurity training at European level. Its objective is to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and talent acro...
Technology companies, cybersecurity professionals, training centers and public administrations
30 Jun 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 25/06/2026
The European Union temporarily suspends customs duties on certain imported products. This measure reduces import costs for affected companies and sectors.
Companies importing specific goods included in the European regulation