21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The annex on financial services of the European Economic Area Agreement is amended. This update adapts the applicable financial regulations to EEA countries that are not EU members.
Financial entities, banks, insurance companies and investors with activity in EEA countries
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee updates the technical annex of the Agreement on the European Economic Area concerning technical regulations, standards and certification. It affects products and services circulating in the enlarg...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of products with technical requirements in the EEA market
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
Energy
Effective: 24/05/2024
Errors are corrected in the European regulation that establishes cybersecurity standards for electricity flows between EU countries. It affects operators in the electricity sector with cross-border activity.
Electricity network operators, transmission system managers and participants in cross-border EU electricity markets
18 May 2026
4/10
Energy
Effective: 04/05/2026
The environmental impact statement is approved for the construction of a 400 kV electrical substation and a high-voltage overhead line in Sagunto, Valencia.
Electrical operators, industrial companies in Sagunto and local administrations in Valencia
18 May 2026
4/10
Energy
Effective: 05/05/2026
The environmental impact statement for a nearly 52 MW photovoltaic solar installation in the province of Alicante is approved. The project includes its electrical evacuation infrastructure.
Solar project promoter, local administrations and landowners affected in Alicante
18 May 2026
4/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 07/05/2026
Monzo Bank Europe, an Irish digital bank, is officially registered as a credit institution in Spain. It will be able to offer banking services legally in the country.
Consumers, self-employed professionals and companies seeking digital banking alternatives in Spain
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