Briefing
The Generalitat de Catalunya has tabled a bill to reorganise the Escola d'Administració Pública de Catalunya ; the government plans to consider the bill at the 6 October 2026 in the Consell Executiu . According to the Departament de la Presidència, the reform aims to strengthen the school’s legal standing, expand its role in training and professional development, and involve it more closely in selection processes for senior positions. Albert Dalmau, conseller de la Presidència, presented the plan as part of an internal administrative reform, with the stated aim of supporting generational renewal in the public service and attracting external expertise.
The proposal envisages positioning the Escola d'Administració Pública de Catalunya as a central instrument for updating professional skills. Specifically, it plans to refine profiles for senior roles, expand accreditation mechanisms and take on coordinating responsibilities in skills development. Government papers and a public consultation on the Govern Obert portal document the drafting process; the Consell de Treball Econòmic i Social has already issued an opinion.
It remains unclear to what extent selection powers will actually be transferred to the Escola and how any new governing body would be appointed. Legal questions and changes to employment conditions will also require further implementing rules following parliamentary debate and any parliamentary approval. The practical impact on staffing structures, career paths and recruitment will depend largely on the parliamentary majority and, where applicable, constitutional review.
Supporters expect more professional management training and better integration of internal professional development with external recruitment. Critics may argue that this would centralise selection processes too much or restrict participation. The facts are that the bill is due to be considered by the Consell Executiu on 6 October 2026 and that the underlying government documents exist. Further details will be clarified during parliamentary consideration and in subsequent implementing measures.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).