23 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 20/03/2026
The EU sets mandatory sustainability criteria for public authorities procuring clean technologies such as solar panels, batteries or heat pumps. It applies to public tenders across Europe.
Contracting public authorities and manufacturers of clean technologies in the EU
20 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/03/2026
The EU strengthens cooperation between authorities to protect farmers and suppliers against abuses by large buyers in the food supply chain. It facilitates the investigation and sanctioning of unfair practices between co...
Agri-food companies, distributors, farmers, cooperatives and supervisory authorities
19 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/03/2026
The EU establishes safeguards to protect the European agricultural sector from potential harm caused by increased imports from Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay).
Farmers, livestock producers, European agri-food industry and Mercosur exporters
18 Mar 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/03/2026
The European Union establishes a climate target for 2040: reducing net emissions by 90% compared to 1990. This milestone serves as a bridge between the 2030 target and climate neutrality by 2050.
Businesses across all sectors, especially industry, construction, transport and agriculture
27 May 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 26/05/2026
The EU establishes which products, components and waste can recover essential raw materials for industry. It affects manufacturers, waste managers and recyclers.
Industrial manufacturers, waste managers, recyclers and companies in technological and energy sectors
26 May 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 22/05/2026
The EU requires registration of copper tube imports from four countries to enable retroactive anti-dumping tariffs if dumping is confirmed.
European copper tube importers and industrial sectors using them
26 May 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 26/05/2026
The EU Council modifies the restrictive measures in force against Russia. The sanctions adopted in 2024 are updated in response to the situation in that country.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or personal links to Russia
13 May 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 12/05/2026
The EU imposes provisional tariffs on imports of polyester non-woven fabrics (PET) from China to protect European manufacturers from dumping.
Importers, distributors and manufacturers using non-woven PET fabrics as raw materials in the EU
11 May 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council updates the list of persons and entities sanctioned for their actions against Ukraine. The measures include asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU.
European companies and financial entities with commercial links to Russia or Ukraine
08 May 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 29/04/2026
The European Commission proposes a common framework for digital platforms to verify user age safely and uniformly across the EU. It seeks to protect minors online without compromising adult privacy.
Digital platforms, social networks, online services with age-restricted content