What changed
Spain has formally established the Open Government Forum (Foro de Gobierno Abierto) as a permanent dialogue body between public administrations and civil society. The forum has 64 members — half from government bodies (national, regional, local) and half from civil society organisations, universities, and the third sector — and will co-create, monitor, and evaluate Spain's Open Government Action Plans. It replaces the previous 2018 ministerial order.
Who is affected
Civil society organisations, NGOs, universities, foundations, consumer groups, and third-sector platforms are directly affected as potential forum members. For ordinary citizens, the forum improves government transparency and participation in public policy.
What to look out for
→ No action required. Civil society organisations wishing to become forum members should watch for the public selection call, which must be launched within one month of the decree's entry into force (7 May 2026) and concluded within four months.
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Original law: BOE-A-2026-9880 — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.