Spanish Minister Bolaños attends Royal Academies academic year opening

Spanish Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Courts, Félix Bolaños, attended the opening of the 2026/2027 academic year for the Royal Academies of the Instituto de España in Madrid. The event, held at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation, was presided over by King Felipe VI.

During his speech, Bolaños emphasized the role of the academies as repositories of knowledge essential for addressing future challenges and distinguishing truth from falsehood amidst social changes and democratic questioning. He advocated for interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of the Instituto de España as a space for cooperation.

Bolaños also called for continued progress toward gender equality within academic institutions, both in membership and governing boards. He noted the appointment of Ana Fernández-Tresguerres as the first female Secretary General of the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation.