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BOE-A-2026-16656 ·31 July 2026 ·Royal Decree High impact
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Ministry of the Interior: direct grant awards authorized for Cruz Roja Española and UNED

Royal Decree 635/2026 regulates the direct award of grants in specific areas of the Ministry of the Interior. It enables Cruz Roja Española to collaborate with the National Civil Protection System for emergency response, aid supply, and operations such as 'Operación Paso del Estrecho 2026' (I). Additionally, it formalizes collaboration with UNED to guarantee access to higher education for prison populations through distance learning (II).

In 2 key points

  1. Cruz Roja Española acts as a collaborator in the National Civil Protection System during emergencies and catastrophes (I). (I)
  2. UNED manages distance university education for the incarcerated population in prison centres (II). (II)

How it affects those involved

For Cruz Roja Española, the regulation consolidates its status as a civil protection collaborator, allowing human and material support in emergencies and drills. For UNED, it confirms its role as a key university centre for prison education, managing enrolments, teaching materials and staff. The Ministry of the Interior improves crisis response and ensures fundamental rights in prisons through direct funding.

Frequently asked questions

What functions can Cruz Roja Española carry out under this regulation?
It can provide food and clothing, psychological intervention, search and rescue, and the setup of shelters (I).
How is higher education guaranteed in prison centres?
Through collaboration with UNED, which provides distance learning infrastructure, enrolment management and teaching materials (II).

Lifecycle

2026-07-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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