Spain revives university decree struck down by court
Spain’s tougher university rules are back on the table: people can comment on a new draft until 2 December 2026 after the Supreme Court struck down the earlier decree. In Madrid, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities opened the public comment period on Thursday, 12 November. The draft covers the creation, recognition and authorisation of universities and university centres across Spain.
The court did not rule on the tougher requirements themselves. It found that the rush to draw up and approve the earlier decree had not been properly justified, leaving no legal basis for skipping an initial public consultation.
After the ruling, the ministry sought views from citizens, organisations and associations between 15 and 30 October on a proposal containing the same requirements. It has now opened the draft for comment, one day before the election campaign begins.
Diana Morant’s ministry says tougher criteria are needed because universities could become established without sufficiently meeting teaching and research standards. The government wants to revise the existing rules set out in Royal Decree 640/2021.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com