Canary Islands Government Publishes Extension and Modification of Justice Cooperation Agreement with Spanish Ministries and Autonomous Communities
Published: November 26, 2025|justice-and-safety|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands Government Extends Agreement with Spain's Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes
Overview
The Canary Islands government has officially published a four-year extension to a key agreement with Spain's Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes. This pact, originally signed in November 2021, facilitates shared resourcesāboth personnel and financialāto strengthen the functioning of the justice system and establish a system for representing autonomous communities in the Victims Assistance Advisory Council.
Details of the Agreement
- The new agreement, signed in early November 2025, underscores ongoing collaboration between the central government and regional authorities.
- It updates references to the ministry's name, now called the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes, reflecting recent structural reforms.
Objectives and Benefits
- Reinforces the commitment to ensuring that regional authorities have adequate support and influence in justice-related matters, especially in victim assistance.
- For residents, this translates into a more cohesive and responsive justice system that involves regional voices, potentially leading to better victim services and administrative efficiency.
Significance
The publicationās timing signals a continued focus on cooperation between national and regional authorities, which is vital in a country as decentralized as Spain.
- It demonstrates efforts to uphold transparency and maintain the momentum of intergovernmental collaboration crucial for public trust and effective justice administration.