13 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The Council of Europe establishes a legal framework for AI to respect human rights, democracy and the Rule of Law. It obliges signatory countries to regulate the use of AI systems in accordance with these principles.
Technology companies, public administrations and entities that develop or use AI systems
12 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 29/04/2026
The European Union launches a Talent Pool to facilitate the hiring of workers from non-EU countries. It will connect international candidates with European employers who cannot find suitable profiles in the local market.
Companies with hiring difficulties, non-EU workers and immigration authorities
11 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU approves a directive requiring Member States to strengthen their criminal legislation against public and private corruption. Spain must adapt its regulations to comply with the new European standards.
Companies, public officials, administrations and compliance officers in Spain and the EU
07 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Errors are corrected in the European Directive regulating liability for damages caused by defective products, replacing the 1985 regulations. It affects manufacturers and distributors throughout the EU.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and technology companies operating in the EU
05 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 04/05/2026
The EU establishes uniform quality management requirements for notified bodies that certify medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. It affects how these bodies must operate and document their evaluation process...
Notified bodies, manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products
27 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 17/04/2026
The EU updates the European technical standards supporting general safety of consumer products, repealing the previous 2019 regulations. It affects manufacturers and distributors marketing products in the European market...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of consumer products in the EU
23 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/04/2026
The EU Council updates the restrictive measures imposed on Russia for destabilizing Ukraine. These sanctions affect economic sectors and individuals linked to the conflict.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or investment relations with Russia
23 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/04/2026
The EU Council updates sanctions imposed on persons and entities that threaten Ukraine's sovereignty. Restrictions in force since 2014 are modified.
Companies and persons with commercial or financial links to Russia or sanctioned entities
21 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 21/04/2026
The EU expands its list of sanctioned parties for Russian destabilizing activities, freezing assets and prohibiting transactions with those affected.
Companies, financial entities and persons with commercial or financial links to Russia
20 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU regulates cases where companies can defer reporting cybersecurity incidents. Strict conditions are established to justify such delays.
Companies and entities required to report cybersecurity incidents under NIS2 regulations