Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

The Spanish Supreme Court has annulled the Single Rental Registry procedure established by Royal Decree 1312/2024, ruling that it infringes upon regional competences in housing and tourism matters.

Enemalta has initiated a preliminary market consultation for a major 132kV interconnector project linking Malta and Gozo, seeking industry input on technical specifications, risk allocation, and procurement strategy before formal tendering begins. The consultation covers submarine and land-based infrastructure design, with the first phase targeting 160MW export capacity, while offering economic operators a strategic opportunity to shape the project's development and future competitive procurement process.

The proposed CADA, which was published on June 3, 2026, and is part of the EU's Tech Sovereignty Package, aims to establish the most comprehensive framework yet for regulating cloud services in Europe.

Cyprus is evolving from a traditional lifestyle destination into a practical relocation hub for international businesses, fundamentally reshaping its real estate market.

The Dutch government has announced a significant expansion of its foreign direct investment screening regime, adding six new technology categories to the list of "sensitive technologies" subject to mandatory notification requirements. These additions reflect growing concerns about technological competition and national security risks associated with emerging technologies that could be weaponized or create strategic dependencies.

Italy's new ZES Unica framework consolidates regional special economic zones into a unified system offering tax incentives and streamlined procedures for foreign investors. The reform covers southern regions and strategic Mediterranean ports, creating opportunities in real estate, logistics, and industrial development. How can international operators leverage this framework to establish a competitive presence in European and Mediterranean markets?

The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation introduces sweeping changes to EU financial compliance, establishing a EUR 10,000 cap on cash transactions, prohibiting anonymous financial instruments, and mandating the conversion of bearer shares. These measures fundamentally reshape how businesses handle large payments and corporate ownership structures, with strict deadlines and automatic penalties for non-compliance.

The EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation introduces a harmonised regulatory framework across the European Union, bringing significant changes to Customer Due Diligence requirements and risk-based approaches. Organizations will need to review their compliance frameworks to meet new obligations on customer identification, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening, and risk assessment ahead of implementation.

The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation introduces significant changes to Customer Due Diligence requirements, expanding trigger events and deepening information obligations. Organizations must understand these new compliance measures, including lower transaction thresholds, enhanced sanctions screening, and stricter reporting requirements before the July 2027 implementation deadline.

El Tribunal Supremo anula el procedimiento de Registro Único de Arrendamientos (RUA) establecido por el Real Decreto 1312/2024, en una sentencia histórica obtenida por Toda & Nel-lo que reafirma las competencias autonómicas en materia de vivienda y turismo. ¿Qué implicaciones tiene esta decisión para los anfitriones de alojamientos de corta duración y las plataformas digitales en España?

The EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation introduces a harmonised regulatory framework across the European Union, bringing significant changes to Customer Due Diligence requirements and risk-based approaches. Organizations will need to review their compliance frameworks to meet new obligations on customer identification, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening, and risk assessment ahead of implementation.

The Spanish Supreme Court has annulled the Single Rental Registry procedure established by Royal Decree 1312/2024, ruling that it infringes upon regional competences in housing and tourism matters.