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Legislative Updates, International Agreements, and Other Provisions
- Protocol of Accession to the Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, Colombia, and Peru: This protocol considers the accession of Ecuador and was signed in Brussels on November 11, 2016. Link: BOE.
News of Interest
- Spanish Ambassadors Abroad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the list of Spanish ambassadors serving abroad, including the latest appointments and dismissals. Link: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- War in Ukraine: After 1,000 days of conflict in Ukraine, the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has published a report highlighting the critical role of national courts in determining eligibility for temporary protection. The study emphasizes that coherent and harmonized judicial decisions across the EU are essential to ensure effective and uniform protection for those displaced by the war. Link: EUAA.
- Temporary Protection: The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) has released the 2023 AIDA Temporary Protection Compilation, a report analyzing the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) across 19 EU Member States and three non-EU countries. It examines the impact of measures taken following the activation of the TPD in response to the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Link: ECRE.
- Draft Order for Collective Management of Hiring at Source for 2025: The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration has opened the public consultation process for a draft order regulating the collective management of hiring at source for 2025. This aims to regulate the recruitment of foreign workers who are non-residents in Spain to fill positions not covered by the national labor market. The deadline for contributions is November 29. Link: Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration.
- Erasmus+ 2025: The European Commission has announced a €5 billion budget for Erasmus+ in 2025, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year. This EU program will continue to support international mobility in education, training, youth, and sports, with a special focus on people with fewer opportunities. It also reinforces its commitment to Ukraine’s educational system and encourages cooperation among higher education institutions under the European Degree strategy. Organizations across the EU and associated countries can apply to be part of this transformative initiative. Link: European Commission.
- Draft Organic Law on Measures for the Efficiency of the Public Justice Service – Golden Visa: The Official Gazette of the Spanish Parliament (BOCG), No. 183, dated November 20, 2024, reports the Senate’s receipt of the Draft Law proposing the elimination of the Golden Visa in Spain. Link: BOCG.
- 142nd Course on the European Union: The Official State Gazette (BOE), No. 285, published on November 26, 2024, includes the Resolution of November 12, 2024, by the Subsecretariat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, convening the 142nd Course on the European Union to be held at the Madrid Diplomatic School between January and March 2025. Link: BOE.
- TIE – Collection in Madrid: ARC Legal has published an update on the batches of Foreigners’ Identity Cards (TIE) available for collection at the National Police Stations in the Community of Madrid, including Madrid city. Link: ARC Legal.
- Schengen – Romania and Bulgaria: On November 22, 2024, Austria lifted its veto on the full incorporation of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen Area, allowing both countries to fully join as of January 1, 2025. This milestone concludes years of negotiations and political challenges, marking a significant step in the expansion of the European Union’s free movement area. Link: ARC Legal.
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