21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The annex on financial services of the European Economic Area Agreement is amended to incorporate new EU regulations applicable to non-EU EEA countries.
Financial entities and companies with operations in EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
19 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 18/05/2026
The EU Council modifies sanctions imposed on Syria since 2013. Restrictive measures are updated within the framework of European foreign policy.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or travel links related to Syria
19 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 18/05/2026
The EU Council updates restrictive measures on Syria, modifying the list of persons and entities subject to sanctions. It affects commercial and financial operations with the designated parties.
Companies and financial entities with operations linked to Syria or with designated persons
19 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 18/05/2026
The EU modifies its list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures due to the situation in Syria. It affects individuals with entry prohibition and asset freezing.
Financial entities, exporters and companies with activity related to Syria
19 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 02/02/2026
The EU-UK Joint Committee updates the Windsor Framework by incorporating new European regulations. It affects the rules governing trade and Northern Ireland.
Companies trading with or in Northern Ireland, EU-UK importers and exporters
18 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU Council establishes the European position to amend the annex of the EEA Agreement on financial services, extending ESMA supervision to certain benchmark administrators.
Financial benchmark administrators and entities using them in the EEA
18 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The European Union adheres to the UN convention that regulates the international effects when a ship is sold by judicial order. This provides legal certainty to buyers and creditors in cross-border maritime operations.
Shipping companies, shipowners, banks, maritime creditors and buyers of ships in judicial auctions
13 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU and Switzerland formalize their cooperation in satellite navigation programs such as Galileo and EGNOS. The agreement regulates access and shared use of these positioning systems.
Technology companies, transport sector, aviation and geolocation users in the EU and Switzerland
13 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/09/2025
Errors in European regulations governing consumption control and emissions systems in M1 and N1 vehicles are corrected. Affects automobile manufacturers and on-board diagnostic systems.
M1 and N1 vehicle manufacturers, OBFCM and OBM system suppliers, type-approval authorities
13 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU Council approves the European stance on international modifications regarding the transport of dangerous goods by rail. It affects the rules of the COTIF Convention on railway safety.
Railway transport companies and logistics operators of dangerous goods