Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)

Croatia: Government Accepts Final Draft Amendments to Working Time and Tachograph Law, Enabling e-ADR Monitoring

In April 2026 the Croatian Government approved final draft amendments to its working time and tachograph law, creating a legal basis for an e-ADR system to monitor dangerous goods transport and to apply EU social rules on driving times and rest periods. Hauliers transporting dangerous goods and mobile road workers should expect tighter monitoring, higher penalties and clearer 48-hour weekly working-time limits once Parliament adopts and promulgates the law, and may wish to begin aligning systems and contracts now.

6 May 2026, 19:49mmpi.gov.hrCroatiaEuropean Union

European Commission Proposes Amendment to Council Implementing Decision on Slovenia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (COM(2026)148)

The European Commission has proposed revisions to Slovenia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, adjusting 21 green transition measures across energy, water, and circular economy sectors for completion by mid-2026. Businesses should anticipate updated national standards for extended producer responsibility, building heating systems, and grid infrastructure as Slovenia accelerates its alignment with EU climate and energy security targets.

28 Mar 2026, 18:44eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionSlovenia

EU Commission Approves Spanish State Aid Scheme For EV Battery And Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production

The European Commission has approved a €200 million Spanish state aid scheme to support the production of electric vehicle batteries and hydrogen fuel cells through June 2026. This provides a critical window for manufacturers and chemical suppliers to secure funding for industrial scaling and supply chain localization within the Spanish green energy sector.

28 Mar 2026, 16:09eur-lex.europa.euSpain

EU Council Prepares Amended Recovery And Resilience Facility Implementing Decision For Italy

The EU Council is finalizing an amended Recovery and Resilience Plan for Italy to adjust unachievable milestones and targets. This update signals a reallocation of national funding and adjusted timelines for sustainability-linked infrastructure and regulatory reforms.

27 Mar 2026, 07:02data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionItaly

Slovenia Increases Funding for Electric Vehicle Purchase Subsidies for Individuals

Slovenia has expanded its national budget for electric vehicle purchase subsidies for individuals, extending the application window until May 2026. This reinforcement of financial incentives supports sustained demand for zero-emission vehicles and aligns with broader EU-driven decarbonization targets for the automotive sector.

26 Mar 2026, 19:26gov.siSlovenia

Spain SEPIDES Launches PRTR Grants for EV Battery and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Production

Spain has launched a €100 million grant call to support EV battery and hydrogen fuel-cell production with applications closing in April 2026. This funding offers a high-impact opportunity for manufacturers to subsidize industrial scaling and secure a competitive position in the clean transport value chain.

23 Mar 2026, 14:10boe.esSpain

Spain Adopts Grant Bases for EV Battery and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Production (Orden ITU/218/2026)

Spain has launched a €125 million grant program to accelerate industrial-scale production of EV batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, effective March 2026. This provides a time-critical opportunity for manufacturers to subsidize capacity expansion and critical material recovery while securing alignment with EU Net-Zero Industry Act goals.

17 Mar 2026, 20:20boe.esSpain

Castilla-La Mancha: Order 35/2026 Amends PRTR Waste-Implementation Grant Rules

Castilla-La Mancha has amended its waste management grant rules to allow for project extensions and administrative modifications ahead of the March 2026 deadline. Beneficiaries should immediately review project timelines and utilize the new electronic procedures to secure funding and ensure compliance with updated execution requirements.

14 Mar 2026, 08:35docm.jccm.esSpain

Estonia Updates Support Scheme for Green Hydrogen in Transport and Chemical Industry Feedstock

Estonia has extended project eligibility for national green hydrogen subsidies until 2029, while maintaining the June 2026 cutoff for EU-funded initiatives. Chemical and transport operators must ensure long-term asset compliance with strict green-only usage requirements through 2035 to secure and retain investment aid.

12 Mar 2026, 13:44riigiteataja.eeEstonia

Assessing the Fulfilment of Recovery and Resilience Facility Milestones in Relation to Low-Emission Zones (EP Question E-000779/2026)

The European Parliament is demanding stricter verification of environmental milestones for Recovery and Resilience Facility funding used to establish urban low-emission zones. This scrutiny signals a shift toward more rigorous enforcement of urban access regulations and tighter links between EU financial disbursements and tangible air quality outcomes.

10 Mar 2026, 17:51europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Opens Call for Evidence on DNSH Guidance for 2028–2034 MFF

The European Commission is standardizing environmental compliance criteria for the 2028–2034 EU budget through a unified do no significant harm framework. This consolidation will streamline access to green transition financing and reduce the administrative complexity of demonstrating alignment with EU sustainability goals.

9 Mar 2026, 18:19ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Proposes Italy RRP Amendments on Circular Economy, Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials

The European Commission proposed updated milestones for Italy’s recovery plan to accelerate circular economy reforms and critical raw material infrastructure through 2026. This signals a shift toward stricter producer responsibility governance, mandatory digital waste traceability, and enhanced incentives for eco-design and secondary raw material integration.

9 Mar 2026, 18:15eur-lex.europa.euItalyEuropean Union

EU Council Annex Details Amended Estonia Recovery and Resilience Plan and REPowerEU Chapter

Estonia's updated Recovery and Resilience Plan accelerates investments in renewable energy, industrial decarbonization, and digital transformation through 2026. This signals a shift toward mandatory transition planning for high-emitting sectors and faster market access for renewable energy and circular manufacturing projects.

9 Mar 2026, 17:02data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionEstonia

Croatia Government Adopts Draft Amendments to Working Time and Tachograph Law for Road Transport

Croatia is lowering the mandatory tachograph threshold to 2.5 tonnes and launching a digital e-ADR system for tracking dangerous goods transport. Companies must prepare for expanded monitoring of light commercial fleets and enhanced digital oversight of hazardous material logistics.

6 Mar 2026, 12:37mmpi.gov.hrCroatia

EU Council Working Party Reviews REPowerEU Article 5(4) Draft List of Exempt Third-Country Gas Suppliers

The EU has proposed a list of six major gas-producing nations to be exempt from prior authorization requirements for natural gas imports under the REPowerEU framework. This move streamlines supply chains for compliant non-Russian energy sources while reinforcing the regulatory burden on imports from jurisdictions not aligned with EU gas sanctions.

5 Mar 2026, 10:49data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionNorwayQatarUnited KingdomUnited StatesRussia

European Parliament Written Question on Barriers to Implementing Water Reuse Regulation (EU) 2020/741 in Water-Scarce Areas

The European Parliament is pressuring the Commission to address implementation barriers for the Water Reuse Regulation to accelerate the adoption of wastewater irrigation in water-scarce regions. Impacted sectors should anticipate potential shifts in EU funding priorities and new technical guidance designed to streamline infrastructure projects and support climate adaptation goals.

5 Mar 2026, 10:40europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionGreece

EU Parliament ENVI Committee Considers Draft Report On ETS2 Market Stability Reserve

The European Parliament's ENVI Committee has proposed reforms to the EU ETS2 Market Stability Reserve to increase price-control reactivity for the transport and building sectors. Organizations should anticipate more frequent market interventions and potential temporary exemptions as regulators attempt to mitigate the social impact of rising carbon costs.

5 Mar 2026, 06:49oeil.europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Council of the EU Approves Conclusions on EU Agenda for Cities

The Council of the EU formally endorsed the EU Agenda for Cities in February 2026, positioning urban centers as primary drivers for green and digital transitions. This strategic shift signals increased municipal influence on future EU regulatory design and prioritizes decentralized funding for climate, infrastructure, and sustainable mobility projects.

4 Mar 2026, 15:41data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Spain Adopts Royal Decree 149/2026 Amending PRTR Aid for EU Hydrogen Bank "Auction-as-a-Service" Projects

Spain has updated its hydrogen subsidy framework to align with the EU Hydrogen Bank Auction-as-a-Service mechanism, effective February 2026. Stricter financial guarantee requirements and revised selection procedures increase the administrative and capital burden for developers seeking national recovery funds.

4 Mar 2026, 09:35boe.esSpainEuropean Union

EU Commission Authorises €408.5 Million Spanish State Aid Scheme for Industrial Decarbonisation (SA.119880)

The European Commission has approved a 408.5 million Euro Spanish state aid scheme to fund industrial decarbonization projects through June 2026. Manufacturers in energy-intensive sectors including chemicals and automotive should evaluate eligibility for direct grants to subsidize the transition to low-carbon operations.

27 Feb 2026, 16:27eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionSpain