The government modifies the Criminal Code to toughen sentences for people with multiple criminal records. It changes articles on prison duration, access to parole, and crime statute of limitations. The reform is published directly in the BOE without prior public consultation.

If you have multiple criminal records, you will serve longer sentences and have fewer options to get out early on parole. The changes take effect immediately from April 9, 2026. The specific articles modified or the exact scope of new sentences are not specified.

The Generalitat reforms Catalonia's commerce and trade fairs law by modifying articles on commercial facilities and establishment characteristics. The BOE publishes only that there are changes to articles 23.6, 33, and 34, but does not detail what specific modifications are approved.

Store owners, bars, and businesses in Catalonia will face new requirements they do not yet know in detail. They may change permitted hours, authorized locations, or mandatory services. No entry into force dates or complete published text.

Several ministries and city councils appoint staff through 'direct appointment' instead of holding public competitive exams. This includes positions in Digital Transformation, Housing, the Tax Authority, and the tax directorate of Guadalajara. The announcements are published without detailing requirements, salaries, or specific duties.

These public jobs are awarded directly to chosen candidates without merit tests or open competition. Citizens without connections in the administration cannot access them. It is a legal method but less transparent than traditional competitive exams.