What changed
Spain has approved updated statutes for AEMET (the State Meteorological Agency) to bring it into line with the 2015 Public Sector Act and strengthen its capacity in the face of climate change. The key reform separates governance (a Presidency held by the Secretary of State for the Environment) from executive management (a new Agency Director). Four functional directorates are restructured with emphasis on technology, forecasting, and climate services. The 2008 statutes are repealed.
Who is affected
Internally affects AEMET's structure and staff. For citizens and businesses that rely on weather services — agriculture, aviation, shipping, emergency management — there are no immediate changes to services; the reform aims to improve forecasting accuracy and extreme-event response over time.
What to look out for
→ No action required from citizens or businesses. The changes are purely internal organisational reforms within AEMET.
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Original law: BOE-A-2026-7968 — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.