18 Jul 2026
3/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 06/06/2026
The Catalan law increases sanctions for graffiti and deterioration of railway infrastructure, with fines up to 900,000 euros. Minors may substitute the fine for community work or educational programs.
Graffiti artists, vandals on railway infrastructure, minor offenders, parents/guardians and railway companies in Catalonia
18 Jul 2026
3/10
Education
Effective: 18/07/2026
The Ministry of Education and Extremadura agree to maintain two VET centers as national reference in agritourism and agriculture. These centers in Mérida and Don Benito will lead innovation in vocational training.
Students, teachers and VET centers in hospitality, agritourism and agriculture in Extremadura
17 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 02/08/2026
The agreement regulating flights between the EU, Iceland, Norway and the US officially enters into force on August 2, 2026, following provisional application since 2011.
Airlines and transatlantic flight operators between the EU, Iceland, Norway and the US
17 Jul 2026
3/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 04/06/2026
The State and the Regional Government of Extremadura extend their agreement to maintain mandatory flights between Badajoz, Madrid and Barcelona until the end of 2028, increasing the annual budget to 7.15 million.
Regional Government of Extremadura, State, bidding airlines and travelers from Badajoz
17 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 14/07/2026
The EU allows Austria to modify its transport agreement with Switzerland so that buses can pick up and drop off local passengers in border areas during international routes.
Coach and bus passenger transport companies operating Austria-Switzerland routes
17 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
The European directive updating stability requirements for passenger ships in case of damage is corrected. It affects maritime safety in European waters.
Shipping companies, shipowners and maritime authorities with passenger ships in European waters
16 Jul 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 09/07/2026
IMSERSO will be responsible for managing the selection process for hiring permanent temporary staff at the Ministry of Social Rights. It affects specialties such as nursing, psychology, medicine, hospitality or cleaning.
Applicants for permanent temporary staff positions of the AGE in groups M3, M2, E2 and E1 at the Ministry of Social Rights
16 Jul 2026
3/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 08/04/2026
Norwegian companies included in the European emissions trading system are exempt from CO2 tax on LPG and natural gas. This decision avoids double climate taxation.
Norwegian industrial and energy companies included in the EU ETS using LPG or natural gas
15 Jul 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 14/07/2026
The EU annuls the decision appointing the commander of its naval operation in the Red Sea. This change affects the military command of the ASPIDES maritime security mission.
EU military commanders and Member States participating in EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
14 Jul 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 06/07/2026
The Ministry of Defense agrees with Fred Olsen discounts of up to 75% on ferry tickets for active-duty military personnel. The agreement covers all regular national lines operated by the shipping company.
Active-duty military personnel and activated volunteer reservists using Fred Olsen lines