Activity of the Council of Ministers

November 2025

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  The Government of Spain promotes the reduction of ratios in classrooms and the regulation of teaching hours for teachers

  2025.11.11

  The Executive establishes a maximum of 22 pupils per classroom in primary education and 25 in compulsory secondary education (ESO). It also sets a maximum of 23 teaching hours per week for pre-school, primary and special education teachers and a maximum of 18 hours per week for the rest of the education system.

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  The Government of Spain promotes the regulation of apprenticeships, which cannot be used to replace workers

  2025.11.5

  People undergoing training in companies or organisations are entitled to payment of expenses and to have an individualised plan and a mentor.