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The commitment of European states to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights the need for many changes in the current way of doing things, both by governments and businesses. However, the need to achieve objectives by 2030 and 2050 requires an action plan that will need the knowledge of many professional groups. I will focus on the field of engineering in all its specialties, undoubtedly one of the most significant contributors to the proper development of these obligations.

In the BOE of 6 November, and with effect from 7 November 2024, Royal Decree Law 6/2024 has been approved, introducing a package of urgent measures to mitigate the effects of the DANA which, between 28 October and 4 November 2024, caused significant damage in several regions of Spain, including the Valencian Community, Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Aragon.

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, which represents a significant step forward for the protection of the environment and human rights in the business sector.

CBAM, or Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, is an initiative that applies tariffs to imports based on the carbon emissions associated with the products. This mechanism seeks to prevent carbon leakage by ensuring that imported goods meet the same environmental standards as locally produced goods. 

In recent years, an undeniable reality has come to light: the sustained increase in the cost of living and inflation have a direct impact on workers' daily lives. Housing, energy, food and transport are just some of the areas where price increases are most noticeable, directly influencing our teams' perception of their remuneration.

Royal Decree 1065/2025, recently published in the Official State Gazette, redefines the framework for training contracts in Spain. This regulation continues Article 11 of the Workers' Statute and aims to improve the quality of training, prevent abuse and ensure a smoother transition between education and employment.

The Supreme Court has declared that by virtue of the application of the principle of proportionality to workers whose contracts have been suspended due to an ERTE, they are not entitled to take the full number of days of personal leave, but rather it will be reduced in proportion to the time of suspension of employment relations.