27 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Errors in European regulations governing the supply of digital content and services to consumers are corrected. It affects companies offering digital products in the EU.
Digital content and services providers and consumers in the EU
26 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 19/05/2026
The European Commission approves the registration of a citizens' initiative seeking to grant legal rights to ecosystems and allow citizens to defend them in court.
European citizens, companies with environmental impact, legislators and public administrations
26 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
New European regulation that extends the time during which scientific data used to authorize biocide products are protected against use by third parties.
Manufacturers, distributors and applicants for biocide product authorization in the EU
26 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU delays the expiration date of glutaraldehyde approval for use in various types of biocidal products. This allows continued marketing of products containing it while its evaluation is completed.
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of biocides containing glutaraldehyde
22 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU Council formally approves the open skies agreement with the United States, Iceland and Norway, facilitating flights between these territories. This strengthens transatlantic air connectivity under common rules.
Airlines, logistics operators, passengers on transatlantic EU-USA routes
22 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU incorporates UN Regulation No. 94 on occupant protection in frontal collisions. It establishes uniform technical requirements for vehicle homologation in Europe.
Vehicle manufacturers, technical homologators and passive safety system suppliers
22 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 31/03/2026
The EU publishes the technical parameters that insurance companies must use to calculate their provisions and own funds in the first quarter of 2026. It is a mandatory periodic update for the European insurance sector.
Insurance and reinsurance companies operating in the EU under Solvency II
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee amends the annex on electronic communications and digital services of the EEA Agreement. This incorporates new European regulations in this field for countries of the European Economic Area.
Telecommunications companies, digital services and audiovisual media in the EEA
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on financial services of the EEA Agreement to incorporate new European regulations. It affects financial regulation applicable in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Financial entities and companies operating in the European Economic Area
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on financial services of the EEA Agreement to incorporate new European regulations. It affects financial regulation applicable in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Financial entities and companies with activities in non-EU EEA countries