In a recent decision involving Netflix, the Spanish advertising regulatory body (AUTOCONTROL) had to carefully assess whether a seemingly simple Instagram post should be classified as hidden advertising or merely a recount of an influencer’s personal experience. AUTOCONTROL determined that the post did not aim at promoting Netflix products, services, or events, and that therefore no advertising occurred.

On 2 February 2026, the National Assembly of Montenegro adopted the amendments to the Value Added Tax Act with a view to the closing of Chapter 16 (Taxation) in the EU integration process.

On 9 February 2026, the Constitutional Court of Montenegro announced[1] that it set aside a 2025 decision of the Supreme Court of Montenegro. The disputed decision of the Supreme Court had affirmed that Montenegrin courts lacked jurisdiction over a dispute arising from an agreement for lease of immovable property located in Montenegro, on the grounds that the agreement contained an arbitration clause.