Ministerio de Transformación Digital y Función Pública

The Ministerio de Transformación Digital y Función Pública (Ministry of Digital Transformation and Public Function) is a key department within the Spanish government. It is currently newsworthy due to its role in implementing significant changes to public administration. Recently, Minister Óscar López announced the introduction of a 35-hour work week for state employees (Administración General del Estado - AGE), scheduled to begin in mid-April. This initiative aims to align the state administration with practices already in place in some autonomous communities. The Ministry's actions are relevant as they impact the working conditions of a large segment of the public sector and reflect broader government policies regarding work-life balance and public sector efficiency. However, the ministry is also facing scrutiny regarding government spending on advisors, with reports indicating a substantial increase in both the number of advisors and the associated costs since 2018.