01 Apr 2026
4/10
Public Sector
Effective: 25/03/2026
The European Parliament and the Council appoint the new European Chief Prosecutor. This role leads the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), responsible for investigating fraud against EU funds.
Companies and entities receiving EU funds, public administrations and economic operators in the EU
01 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/04/2026
The EU updates its list of sanctioned individuals and entities linked to Daesh and Al-Qaeda. Restrictive measures such as asset freezing and entry bans apply.
Financial institutions, companies and individuals with potential links to sanctioned persons
31 Mar 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 18/03/2026
Spain provisionally applies a technical and financial cooperation agreement with Ukraine signed in Madrid. It establishes the framework for joint aid and development projects.
Spanish construction, engineering and consulting companies, and public entities with international operations
31 Mar 2026
4/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 30/03/2026
The period during which the Ministry of Justice provides support services to the Independent Whistleblower Protection Authority is extended for the third time. This body oversees mandatory reporting channels in companies...
Companies with more than 50 employees, the public sector and entities obligated under Ley 2/2023
31 Mar 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 27/03/2026
Catch and import limits are set for shortfin mako shark that the Spanish fleet may bring from international waters in 2026, under species protection regulations.
Vessel owners, fishermen, exporters and the seafood processing industry
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU amends the Atalanta military operation to strengthen maritime security in the western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. It affects international maritime trade routes.
Shipping companies, exporters and importers using Red Sea routes
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU updates its sanctions list against Iran, affecting individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures. It may impact commercial operations with that country.
Exporting companies, financial institutions and operators with commercial ties to Iran
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU updates its naval military operation to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea amid the ongoing crisis. It affects international maritime trade routes.
Export/import companies, shipping firms and sectors dependent on international maritime trade
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU Council amends the existing restrictive measures against Iran. These sanctions affect commercial and financial operations with Iranian entities.
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial ties with Iran
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU Council amends the existing restrictive measures against Iran, updating the sanctions lists. It affects commercial and financial operations with Iranian entities.
Exporting companies, financial institutions and operators with commercial ties to Iran