22 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/06/2026
The European Commission officially approves the Lyso IPA Hand Disinfection biocidal product family for use in the EU. This authorization permits its marketing and use as a hand disinfectant in all member states.
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of biocidal hand disinfectants in the EU
21 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Formal corrections to the EU Directive on railway safety of 2016 are published. It affects the regulations governing railway transport safety in Europe.
Railway operators, infrastructure managers and railway safety authorities
21 Jul 2026
3/10
Energy
Belgium will be able to charge lower taxes on electricity supplied to ships while they are docked in its ports. This measure aims to promote the use of electrical energy instead of more polluting fuels.
Port operators, shipping companies and electricity suppliers in Belgian ports
21 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
A correction of errors is published in the European directive that regulates the interoperability of the railway system in the EU. It affects the technical regulations of the railway sector.
Railway undertakings, railway material manufacturers and infrastructure managers
20 Jul 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 20/07/2026
The State Secretariat for Civil Service officially appoints those who passed the competitive examinations for the Corps of Civil Engineers. They must take up their posts within a maximum period of one month.
Candidates approved for the State Corps of Civil Engineers
20 Jul 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 20/07/2026
The syllabus and date of the second 2026 examination to obtain the professional skipper certificate for recreational vessels are established. Those who already hold the Yacht Captain qualification may apply.
Yacht Captains who wish to obtain the professional skipper certificate for recreational vessels
20 Jul 2026
3/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 20/07/2026
The Ministry approves the environmental impact of the new access road project to the north of Oviedo. It will connect neighborhoods in the west and northwest with highways A-63, A-66 and AS-II.
Residents of northern and northwestern neighborhoods of Oviedo, Oviedo City Council and Principality of Asturias
18 Jul 2026
3/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 18/07/2026
Spain and the United Kingdom sign an agreement allowing their police forces to continue surveillance and pursuits across the Gibraltar border without interruption.
Spanish and Gibraltar security forces; citizens and businesses in the Campo de Gibraltar
18 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 25/06/2026
Spain and the United Kingdom establish a technical committee to cooperate on environmental protection in Gibraltar and Campo de Gibraltar. Addresses air quality, waste, marine environment and cross-border environmental i...
Spanish public administrations, Campo de Gibraltar municipalities and companies operating in the area
18 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 18/07/2026
Spain and the United Kingdom regulate the passage of military personnel and defence goods across the Gibraltar border. A bilateral working group is created and liaison officers are designated.
Spanish and British military personnel, border and customs authorities in Gibraltar