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BOE-A-2026-3980 ·21 February 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Labour

Foreign agriculture ministries to reorganise by March 2026

Royal Decree 128/2026 updates the structure of foreign agriculture ministries, adjusting Annex and Additional Provisions 5, 6, 7 and 8 to better define functions, staffing and organisation within diplomatic missions, under the Public Function Law 2/2014.

In 3 key points

  1. Additional provisions 6, 7 and 8 are added to Royal Decree 262/2019 (art. 1)
  2. Disposition additional 5 and the annex to Royal Decree 262/2019 are amended (art. 1)
  3. 30-day period for adapting the organisation of permanent representations (art. 10.2)

How it affects those involved

Permanent representations must reorganise within 30 days under article 10.2. Functional clarity and job provision are expected to improve. Local administrations abroad must adjust their functions and staff in line with the new additional provisions (6, 7 and 8). The adaptation period is strict and non-negotiable.

Lifecycle

2026-02-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-01Into forceComes into force (disposiciones finales del texto)
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