Mexico approves tariffs of up to 50% to China
The Mexican Congress approved the imposition of tariffs of up to 50% on more than 1,400 products imported from China and other countries without trade agreements with Mexico. President Claudia Sheinbaum, who proposed the tariffs in September, is expected to enact the legislation in the coming days to take effect in January 2026. Products affected […]
New EFRAG guidelines for sustainability reporting
EFRAG has published three new support guides aimed at SMEs to facilitate sustainability reporting in accordance with the Voluntary European Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME), with a practical approach adapted to their capabilities. These guides are designed specifically for companies with fewer than 250 employees and respond to the issues that SMEs themselves identified as most […]
VET boosts green entrepreneurial talent
Vocational Training is consolidating its position as a strategic pillar for the green transition in Spain, by providing the necessary talent demanded by the productive sectors undergoing transformation. Vocational training, the backbone of the green transition The Observatory of Vocational Training in Spain has published its 2025 report, prepared by CaixaBank Dualiza together with Orkestra-Basque […]
Global economic and trade outlook (December 2025)
The business environment for 2026 will be characterized by more moderate growth, with Asia remaining a key driver. Companies will need to seize opportunities in emerging markets, while managing weak European demand and the reconfiguration of supply chains. Global Economic Outlook UNCTAD projects global growth to slow to 2.6% in 2025 and 2026, down from […]
Agreement on simplified sustainability reporting
The European Parliament has reached an agreement with EU Member States on the final text of the “Omnibus I” Directive on simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for companies. Business scope and magnitude of regulatory change The new thresholds leave out of the reporting and due diligence the vast majority of companies initially foreseen […]
New training contract regime
The Royal Decree that develops the training contract regime and redefines its modalities, limits and obligations has been published, introducing changes with a direct impact on the labor management of companies. New training contract framework Royal Decree 1065/2025 regulates the alternating training contract and the contract for obtaining professional practice, as defined in Article 11 […]
News on the Carbon Footprint Calculation Decree
MITECO’s new explanatory note redefines the actual scope of Royal Decree 214/2025 and confirms which companies must calculate and report their carbon footprint, reinforcing legal certainty in its first year of application. Scope of application of the Royal Decree The explanatory note confirms that the obligations of RD 214/2025 affect only companies subject to the […]
EU prepares Quality Employment Act
The European Commission has presented the Quality Jobs Roadmapthe plan that anticipates the new EU labor rules and that will condition the competitiveness, talent management and technological adaptation of industrial companies. The Commission has initiated the first phase of consultation on the future Quality Employment Act, a legislative proposal aimed at protecting labor rights and […]
Keys to the Spain Auto 2030 Plan
The Spain Auto 2030 Plan is a strategic roadmap designed by the automotive sector, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and the entire value chain, to reindustrialize the automotive ecosystem and accelerate electrified mobility. The Spain Auto 2030 Plan represents a public-private investment estimated at 36-39 billion euros for the period 2026-2030, seeking to […]
EU calls on companies to reduce trade dependencies
The EC presents a strategy for strengthening Economic Security with measures aimed at businesses to reinforce the EU’s resilience to external economic threats. The communication reflects a paradigm shift from a reactive stance to a more proactive and systematic deployment of the EU toolkit. _High Risk Areas The EU’s work will focus on six priority […]