State contribution to the dependency system is increased to improve coverage and quality of care for nearly 1.7 million beneficiaries. Minimum funds guaranteed by the State for each dependent person are expanded.
Dependent persons, caregivers, social services companies and autonomous communities
Errors are corrected in the European decision on harmonised technical standards for medical devices, medical equipment, implants and ophthalmic material. It affects manufacturers and distributors in the healthcare sector...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices and medical equipment in the EU
The EU updates the technical standard regulating symbols used on medical device labels. It affects manufacturers who must adapt their labeling to the new standards.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in the EU
The European Commission updates the technical standards that medical devices must comply with in the EU, including implants, electro-medical equipment and ophthalmic material. It affects manufacturers and distributors in...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in the EU
The European Commission updates the harmonised technical standards that personal protective equipment must comply with to legally circulate in the European market. The previous 2023 decision is repealed.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the EU
29 May 2026
6/10
Effective: 29/05/2026
The Government regulates how medicines, medical devices and other technologies are evaluated before the NHS decides to finance them. A system is created with two specialized offices to ensure independent and transparent ...
Pharmaceutical industry, medical device manufacturers, regional health authorities, patients and NHS
The amount paid by patients for their medications in pharmacies within the public healthcare system is modified. It affects the amount that citizens and their beneficiaries pay when withdrawing prescriptions.
Patients with public prescriptions, pensioners, people with chronic diseases and pharmacies
08 May 2026
6/10
Public Sector
Effective: 01/01/2026
Cantabria approves its public accounts for 2026. It establishes the spending and investment of the autonomous community during the year.
Citizens, companies, public employees and entities that operate or receive funds from Cantabria
The maximum amounts financed by SEPE per hour of training in alternating work contracts are updated. It affects companies that use this contractual modality to train young workers.
Companies with alternating work contracts, training centers and SEPE
The SEPE will regulate the direct granting of aid for employment and vocational training during 2026. These subsidies will benefit entities and companies that promote labor insertion and professional qualification.
Entities, trade unions, business associations and non-profit organizations in the labor field