Regulatory Alerts2021-11-24
Royal Decree-Law 27/2021, of November 23, extending certain economic measures to support recovery
The Spanish State extends key economic support measures, including public guarantees and direct aid for self-employed workers and companies, until June 30, 2022, to align with European Commission guidelines and ensure continued liquidity during the post-pandemic recovery. The decree also prolongs the exclusion of 2020 and 2021 losses from corporate dissolution causes and extends moratoria on insolvency declarations until June 30, 2022, while updating foreign direct investment screening rules until December 31, 2022. Additionally, it implements urgent energy measures to guarantee gas supply for essential services, strengthens financial guarantees for last-resort gas suppliers, prohibits exclusivity clauses in fuel contracts to facilitate electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and adjusts deadlines for coal mining transition worker aid.