How to declare CBAM on import from 2026 onwards
As of January 1, 2026, companies must correctly identify themselves as CBAM importers or justify the applicable exemption. The Tax Agency has issued an Information Note explaining how the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on imports into the European Union will be applied in practice as of January 1, 2026. From that date, when a […]
Grants for projects to boost the industrial value chain CVI 2025
Program to boost the industrial value chain to strengthen competitiveness and innovative, sustainable and digital transition. Aid for sustainability and digitalization projects aimed at industry. It unifies the traditional IDI and ACTIVA lines of aid. Dates The deadline for submission of applications will be open from January 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. until February 11, […]
Aid to strengthen the industrial value chain for clean technologies
Aid aimed at strengthening the industrial value chain of clean technologies and their key components to boost the manufacture of equipment linked to the energy transition. Dates The application period begins on January 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on February 25, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Beneficiaries Beneficiaries may be companies that develop industrial […]
Europe will lose export share in the coming years
The European Central Bank warns that the euro zone will continue to lose export market share in the coming years, in an environment of structural weaknesses and international competitive pressure, especially from Asia. The December 2025 macroeconomic projections of the European Central Bank (ECB) are moderate: GDP growth will be 1.4% in 2025 and 1.2% […]
Regulation against deforestation in the EU postponed
The application of the rules against global deforestation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) is postponed for twelve months to simplify administrative burdens and facilitate the traceability of agricultural, forestry and industrial products linked to deforestation. Fundamental obligations Deferral until December 30, 2026 for large and medium-sized companies: Prohibition to introduce, commercialize or export products that are not […]
Geopolitics redefines the FDI map in 2026
The global foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape is facing an unprecedented transformation. Geopolitics is displacing cost as the determining factor, while strategic sectors such as defense and semiconductors are leading the flow of capital. The “2026 FDI Outlook” report by fDi Intelligence (Financial Times) gathers the perspectives of 101 FDI experts from around the world. […]
Europe strengthens its commitment to recycled plastics
The European Commission has presented a package of measures to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, using the plastics sector as a pilot project. According to the EC, the European plastics recycling industry is facing an “unprecedented crisis”. Although recycling capacity grew by 17% in 2021, growth slowed to 6% in 2023 and a […]
Saudi Arabia expands mandatory list of local content
Saudi Arabia has expanded the mandatory list of domestic products for public procurement, strengthening the preference for local manufacturers in multiple sectors. The measure will come into effect on March 1, 2026. Extension of the mandatory list The Local Content and Governmental Procurement Authority (LCGPA) announced the addition of new products to its National Product […]
EU-Mercosur agreement on hold until January
Update: EU leaders decide to leave the decision on the trade agreement with Mercosur until January, after last-minute attempts to get the go-ahead from France and Italy. New postponement During the European Council meeting on Thursday 18, the leaders of the 27 EU member states decided to postpone the conclusion of the Mercorsur agreement until […]
European agreement to ease sustainability burdens
The European Parliament has approved a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations, redefining thresholds, deadlines and requirements with a direct impact on industrial SMEs. Approval of the Omnibus I agreement The European Parliament has given the green light to a provisional agreement, reached with Member States, to update sustainability reporting and […]