01 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 31/03/2026
The European Commission authorises bixlozone as an active substance in pesticides and herbicides for agricultural use. The list of approved substances under European plant protection product regulations is updated.
Plant protection product manufacturers, agricultural distributors and farmers in the EU
01 Apr 2026
4/10
Public Sector
Effective: 25/03/2026
The European Parliament and the Council appoint the new European Chief Prosecutor. This role leads the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), responsible for investigating fraud against EU funds.
Companies and entities receiving EU funds, public administrations and economic operators in the EU
01 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 20/04/2026
The EU updates the permitted residue limits for five natural substances used in organic farming in certain foods. It affects food producers and distributors across Europe.
Farmers, agri-food industry, food importers and exporters in the EU
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Errors are corrected in the European regulation governing how the common agricultural policy is financed and managed. It affects the EAGF and EAFRD funds.
Farmers, livestock farmers, paying agencies and CAP fund managing authorities in Spain
30 Mar 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 23/03/2026
The agreement by which the Secretaría de Estado de Migraciones manages immigration files on behalf of Política Territorial is extended. It affects administrative procedures for residency and permits.
Companies and self-employed individuals processing work permits for foreign employees
30 Mar 2026
4/10
Grants & Subsidies
ICEX updates its agreement with the white pig interprofessional organization to arrange visits by foreign buyers and prescribers to Spain. The aim is to promote exports from the Spanish pork sector.
Companies and producers in the white coat pork sector with export ambitions
30 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 27/03/2026
The EU updates sampling rules to detect veterinary drug residues in animals and animal-origin products. Transitional provisions are adjusted to facilitate adaptation by member states.
Livestock producers, meat, dairy and aquaculture industries, official control laboratories and veterinary authorities
28 Mar 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 18/03/2026
The price indices received by farmers and livestock farmers in 2025 are published to update rents in rural property lease contracts.
Landlords and tenants of rural properties with agricultural lease contracts
28 Mar 2026
4/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 18/03/2026
The conditions for equine livestock farm insurance in Spain are regulated, defining which animals are insurable and their unit value. It affects farmers with horses, mules and donkeys in production.
Farmers and equine livestock farms (horses, mules, donkeys) in Spain
28 Mar 2026
4/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 12/03/2026
The Government signs an agreement with the University of Málaga for students to complete internships in rural municipalities. The program aims to curb depopulation by attracting young university students to rural areas.
Businesses and entities in rural municipalities, university students and rural local councils