The Government decided new rules defining teachers’ teaching assignment, including maximum annual teaching-time ranges and minimum time for planning and follow-up. The rules are scheduled to apply from 1 July 2027.
The National Agency for Education highlighted new mobile-free school rules that begin applying in summer 2026. The rules cover obligatory school forms, leisure-time centres, and open leisure-time activities.
The Netherlands awarded €6.6 million through the Regional Investment Fund for MBO to support six projects linking vocational education with regional labour-market needs. The funded projects focus on areas such as logistics, automotive repair, the creative sector and technology.
The Senate approved the VABA law to improve the connection between vocational education and the labour market. The law gives MBO institutions more room for flexible programmes, innovation with employers and shorter routes for learners with relevant prior experience.
Spain approved the 2026 territorial distribution of €120,562,298 for a national cooperation program to reinforce mathematical competence in publicly funded schools. The program will run during the 2026-2027 execution period.
Spain approved €56,211,619 in 2026 funding for a territorial cooperation program to reinforce reading competence. The program covers publicly funded schools and will be implemented during the 2026-2027 execution period.
Spain approved €28,723,818 in 2026 funding for the Inclusive Education territorial cooperation program supported by FSE+. The program will fund regional measures from September 2026 to August 2027.
Spain approved a €10 million 2026 territorial cooperation program for wellbeing and protection in schools. The program supports wellbeing coordinators, training and violence-prevention actions during the 2026-2027 execution period.
Spain authorized new face-to-face vocational education cycles and professional certificates in public centers in Ceuta and Melilla from the 2026-2027 academic year. The order expands the officially approved training offer in the Ministry-managed territories.
The Ministry of University and Research issued Decree No. 706 setting the admission-test framework for architecture programmes for academic year 2026/2027. The decree covers Italian-language and English-language courses directly aimed at training architects.