Spain

The sovereign country of Spain is situated on the Iberian Peninsula. Spain is the second largest country in the European Union and fourth largest on the continent of Europe. Madrid is both the largest city and capital city in the country.

Spain is a member of many international organizations and has strong foreign relations ties with many countries around the world. It is a member of the European Union, United Nations, Council of Europe, Eurozone, NATO, and other organizations.

The EIU’s Democracy Index notes that Spain is one of only 19 countries in the world which is a full democracy. The Spanish Constitution of 1978 resulted from the transition to democracy. As a result of the Constitution, today Spain is comprised of 17 autonomous communities and two autonomous cities, and the Constitution states the country has no primary state religion and citizens are free to practice the religion of choice in the country. The Constitution also protects all citizens to exercise their human rights; and individual cultural and traditional beliefs.

The Spanish Constitution is the main source of law, and it is interpreted by the TheTribunal constitucional analyzes the constitution, and protects the rights of individuals as well as making sure both the legislative and executive branch act in a constitutional way.

The Spanish judiciary is governed by the Consejo General del Poder Judicial, comprised of 21 members chosen by Parliament.

Spain has one of the world’s greatest economies. Since being introduced into the Eurozone in 1999, many companies from Spain have gained multinational status. Spain is the second largest foreign investor in the world, only behind the US. Companies in technology, energy, petroleum, and renewable resources from Spain, thrive in regions around the world today. Tourism is also a major contributing industry to the country’s economy; in 2017, Spain was the second most visited country in the world, recording a total of 82 million visitors.

The National Law Review includes news, stories, and legislative updates from Spain. International relations, European Union updates, international shipping/trade, employment and labor news, immigration, environmental and energy news, and financial news topics, are among the areas covered on the site. Visitors can read about how these, and other areas of Spanish government and international relations, affect citizens in the country, the EU, and Spain’s relations with countries around the world.

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Mar
19
2024
Never Beyond the Law – the Spanish AEPD’s Position on the Processing of Whistleblower Data Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
22
2024
Spain | Monthly Minimum Wage Rises to €1,134 Berry Appleman & Leiden
Jan
17
2024
The Spanish Antitrust Authority (CNMC) Follows the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) and Joins Forces with Other National and International Institutions to Protect Minors on the Internet and in Social Networks Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
17
2024
AEPD’s Position Regarding Transparency (AIA vs. GDPR) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
12
2024
2023 Privacy Compliance Year in Review Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
26
2023
China | Visa-free Entry Scheme Expanded to Six Additional Countries Berry Appleman & Leiden
Dec
14
2023
The Spanish DPA’s Restrictive Approach to Processing Biometric Data for Access and Attendance Control Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
8
2023
Visa-Free Entry Scheme Expanded to Six Additional Countries Berry Appleman & Leiden
Dec
6
2023
China Expands Visa-Free Access for Six Countries: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
2
2023
Sportswashing: The New Money Laundering and Sanctions Avoidance Mechanism Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
19
2023
The Enforcement of Non-Consensual Restructuring Plans in Spain on the Shareholders of Limited Liability Companies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
13
2023
Unwanted World Cup Kiss—Incident Involving Spain Soccer President Highlights Workplace Harassment Risks Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
17
2023
Spain Introduces New Obligation to Notify Unions Six Months in Advance of Workplace Closures Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
31
2023
Don’t Sleep on it! Domestic Mattress Producers Seek Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Imports from 13 Countries ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
20
2023
Nazi-Looted Art: One Painting, Two Owners, and Two Laws in Conflict: Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
25
2023
Changes to Spanish Data Protection Laws Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
19
2023
Competition and Employment – a Marriage that does not Allow for a Prenup … Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
29
2022
European Commission Greenlights Second Important Project of Common European Interest in The Hydrogen Value Chain K&L Gates
Aug
5
2022
Tribunal’s Rules on MFN Clause: Juxtaposed with CBDT’s Circular Nishith Desai Associates
Jul
18
2022
Commission Approves State Aid For IPCEI In Hydrogen K&L Gates
Jun
16
2022
Implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive in Spain: latest position Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
28
2022
New Procedural Developments in the Field Of Industrial Law in Spain Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
28
2022
The Reform Of The Spanish Insolvency Act – Positive News For Spanish Companies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
22
2021
Important Reminder for M&A transactions (including Internal Corporate Restructurings!) from 4 January 2022, when the UK’s National Security and Investment Act enters into force Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
25
2021
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of October 18, 2021 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
24
2021
Investing in European Healthcare: What’s on the Horizon for 2022? McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
23
2021
LNG In Europe 2021: Current Trends, The European LNG Landscape And Country Focus Bracewell LLP
Jul
30
2021
Spanish DPA Fines Supermarket Chain 2,520,000 EUR for Unlawful Use of Facial Recognition System Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
13
2021
Right To Hide The Truth: How Much Should Be Deleted? Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
30
2021
Upcoming/New CFIUS Filing: GIC Pte. Ltd. and Biomat USA Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
15
2021
Brussels Rail Transport Brief: April–june 2021 K&L Gates
Jun
10
2021
Canada Easing COVID-19 Border Restrictions: How to Prepare & Adapt to Changing Travel Rules The National Law Review / The National Law Forum LLC
Jun
9
2021
Global Employment Law Update - Part 7: Spain to Vietnam McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
8
2021
Brussels Regulatory Brief: May 2021 K&L Gates
May
28
2021
The Energizer – Volume 90 K&L Gates
Apr
21
2021
Duties Imposed on Imports of Wind Towers Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
5
2021
USTR Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Digital Services Taxes: Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
11
2021
Brussels Rail Transport Brief: January 2021 K&L Gates
Nov
12
2020
The Energizer – Volume 78 K&L Gates
Oct
20
2020
New Developments in Spanish Equal Pay and Equality Plans Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
12
2020
Gambling Sponsorship and Advertising Shakeup in Spanish Football Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
9
2020
The Energizer – Volume 76 K&L Gates
Oct
8
2020
New Antidumping Duty Petitions on Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, Korea and Spain Faegre Drinker
Sep
24
2020
Spain’s new decree on remote working Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
19
2020
Who Will Reign Supreme in the Battle for the Trade Marks? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
25
2020
Courageous Spanish Whistleblower Roberto Macías Becomes the First to Test the EU’s Pledge to Protect Whistleblowers Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto
Jul
29
2020
New Antidumping Petitions on Methionine From France, Japan and Spain Faegre Drinker
Jul
27
2020
Transatlantic Trade: US and European Trade Talk Update – July 27, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
20
2020
Paris Dealer Who Sold Golden Sarcophagus to the Met Charged with Money Laundering & Other Stories Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Jul
15
2020
U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the Schengen Area Expand the National Interest Exemption Beginning on July 15 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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