16 Apr 2026
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Public Sector
Effective: 10/04/2026
Rules are established for distributing compensatory funds among Spanish municipalities affected by the Middle East crisis response plan. Municipalities will receive part of this compensation according to criteria establi...
Local entities: municipalities, provincial councils and island councils throughout Spain
The European Commission modifies the maximum levels of copper compound residues permitted in certain food and agricultural products. It affects producers and exporters in the agrifood sector.
Farmers, agrifood producers, exporters and importers of agricultural products in the EU
The European Commission publishes guidelines for countries to correctly apply the energy efficiency principle when evaluating investments. It helps compare energy options by prioritizing savings before new infrastructure...
Energy regulators, public administrations, energy sector companies and investors
The regulation implementing the Foreigners Act is updated, modifying procedures and conditions for residence and integration of foreign citizens in Spain.
Foreign citizens in Spain, companies hiring foreign workers and public administrations
The EU updates technical standards for product testing, introducing reduced specifications and a transitional period for adaptation.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of products subject to technical testing in the EU
The EU publishes a technical correction to the sanctions imposed on Russia for its destabilizing activities. This is a formal rectification of a decision adopted in May 2025.
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial relations with Russia subject to EU sanctions
The Social Security Treasury signs an agreement with the association of digital financial and insurance companies to share data. This will allow verification of affiliation and contribution information between both entit...
Fintech and Insurtech companies associated with AEFI and their clients with data in Social Security
United Nations Regulation establishing uniform technical requirements for homologating braking systems in passenger vehicles, trucks and trailers. Affects manufacturers wishing to market vehicles in adhering countries.
Manufacturers, importers and homologators of M, N and O vehicles in the EU and countries adhering to the 1958 Agreement
Property and Commercial Registries are integrated into the CIRCE Network to offer support services for entrepreneurs. This facilitates business creation from these registry offices.
Entrepreneurs, self-employed workers and SMEs who want to create a business in Spain
Emergency procedures in industrial safety and noise standards for outdoor machinery are updated, adapting them to European internal market regulations.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of outdoor machinery and control bodies