Legal updates

Selected legal changes in Spain, with the official source beside them.

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Employment · 30 September 2026

Temporary employment measures for certain aid beneficiaries

Royal Decree-Law 25/2026 introduced, in Article 36, a temporary restriction affecting certain companies receiving direct aid. The measure operates until 31 December 2026 and its scope depends on the company, aid and reason for the employment decision.

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Employment · 15 September 2026

Information and transparency of employment conditions

Royal Decree 723/2026 develops Spanish rules on the information workers must receive about essential employment conditions and certain aspects of how those conditions are implemented.

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Immigration · 14 April 2026

Amendments to the Spanish Immigration Regulation

Royal Decree 316/2026 amended the Immigration Regulation and changed several authorisation rules, including matters connected with arraigo and family members of Spanish citizens.

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