30 Jul 2026
4/10
Public Sector
Effective: 30/07/2026
The new bylaws of the Institute for Women are approved, adapting it to 2024 European directives that strengthen its independence and expand its functions in gender equality.
Companies, especially listed ones, workers, victims of sex discrimination and public bodies
30 Jul 2026
4/10
Education
Effective: 30/07/2026
Professional competencies recognized in vocational training are updated, adding and removing standards in sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture and transport.
Workers, vocational training centers, companies and administrations in the affected sectors
30 Jul 2026
4/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 30/07/2026
The Ministry of Industry signs an agreement with the Murcia business association to create offices where entrepreneurs can process company creation free of charge. These points offer legal advice, tax guidance and financ...
Entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Region of Murcia who wish to create or manage their business
30 Jul 2026
4/10
Education
Effective: 30/07/2026
ICEX and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid collaborate to offer two online postgraduate courses on Customs Representative and Authorized Economic Operator, aimed at companies and foreign trade professionals.
Foreign trade companies, logistics professionals and postgraduates interested in customs
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/07/2026
The EU Council updates the list of persons sanctioned for serious human rights violations. Persons included may have their assets blocked and entry into the EU prohibited.
Companies with international activity, financial entities and any operator required to verify sanctions
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 13/07/2026
The EU corrects formal errors in the regulation imposing sanctions on persons and entities responsible for cyberattacks against Europe. It affects the official list of sanctioned parties.
Financial entities, compliance companies and operators with international counterparties
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU limits the use of CO₂ as an active biocidal substance in traps for vertebrates. It will only be permitted under specific conditions to reduce risks.
Biocide manufacturers, pest control companies and competent EU authorities
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU establishes how fines will be processed against companies that issue sustainability ratings (ESG). It defines the steps that the European regulator ESMA will follow to sanction these providers.
ESG rating providers supervised by ESMA and investors using these ratings
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 28/07/2026
The European Commission approves changes to annex XVIII of the EU-Central America Association Agreement. It affects the technical standards and regulations applicable to trade between both regions.
Exporting and importing companies operating between the EU and Central America
30 Jul 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU sets the fees that ESG rating agencies must pay to the European regulator ESMA for its supervision. It affects companies that issue assessments on environmental, social and governance criteria.
ESG rating providers and agencies (environmental, social and governance) operating in the EU