BOE-A-2026-3813 ·19 February 2026 ·acuerdo Low impact
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Spain and UNESCO: Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation to become a UNESCO-sponsored Category 2 Centre

The International Agreement establishes the provisional application to designate the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation as a UNESCO-sponsored Category 2 Centre (Art. 3). Spain commits to guaranteeing the Foundation's autonomy and legal capacity to contract, litigate, and manage assets (Art. 4). The agreement shall remain in force for eight years from its provisional application (Art. 15).

In 3 key points

  1. Provisional application from 28 January 2026, the date of its signing (Art. 14) (art. 14)
  2. Duration of the agreement is eight years from its provisional application (Art. 15) (art. 15)
  3. Unilateral termination shall take effect 90 days after notification (Art. 16.b) (art. 16.b)

How it affects those involved

For the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation, this agreement provides international recognition of its status, requiring Spain to safeguard its operational autonomy and its capacity to receive funds and secure resources (Art. 4 and 5). For UNESCO, it allows for representation within the Foundation's governing body (Art. 5.b). The agreement is valid for eight years, subject to renewal or termination (Art. 15).

Lifecycle

2026-02-19PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-01-28Into forceComes into force (art. 14)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.
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