The Council of Ministers has approved the Draft Organic Law on Public Integrity, a wide ranging legislative initiative designed to prevent corruption—understood in a broad and comprehensive sense—and to strengthen the mechanisms for its detection, investigation, and sanctioning across both the public and private sectors.
On 9 December 2025, the European Parliament and Council agreed on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which aims to prevent products linked to deforestation from entering or leaving the EU market.
The Regulation introduces a due diligence system requiring operators and traders to ensure products are “deforestation-free,” provide geolocation data, and submit compliance statements. Non-compliance may result in fines of up to 4% of EU turnover. The main obligations will apply from 30 December 2024.
On 19 November 2025, Colombia reinforced its legal framework to combat smuggling and the facilitation of smuggling, emphasizing risks, prevention, and corporate accountability.
The measures target unauthorized import/export practices and concealment of goods, with penalties escalating for goods exceeding statutory thresholds. Companies face heightened criminal liability for executives and representatives, even if goods are later regularized, alongside intensified enforcement by DIAN and the Prosecutor’s Office.
The framework underscores obligations for traceability, documentation, and internal compliance controls, while promoting employee training and reporting mechanisms. These actions aim to safeguard tax collection, fair competition, and economic integrity, signalling a strategic push toward stricter customs compliance and corporate governance.
CEO fraud is evolving with artificial intelligence, shifting from mass phishing to highly targeted attacks that are harder to detect. Deepfake technology and hyper-realistic scenarios demand stronger compliance programs, ISO 37003-based fraud control systems, and proactive protocols to protect organizations against this rising threat.
On September 1, 2025, Spain will officially launch the new independent whistleblower protection authority (AIPI), marking a major step in implementing Law 2/2023. This article outlines key compliance obligations for companies and the broader impact on corporate integrity.
While many are aware that the Indian government is aiming to attract at least USD 100 billion a year in gross Foreign Direct Investment in 2024, they may be less aware that the government has also recently set out a progressive ESG regulatory framework. Investors will therefore need to align with this Indian ESG wave and also ensure that their own ESG programs are robust enough to mitigate risks as well as realize opportunities.