Spain Approves Law for Protection and Resilience of Critical Entities, Aligning with EU Directive

The Spanish government approved the Law for Protection and Resilience of Critical Entities (Ley PREC) on March 17, 2026, transposing the European Directive on Critical Entity Resilience (CER) from 2023. The law mandates the establishment of a catalog of strategic entities required to implement resilience measures. The Secretary of State for Security will oversee this initiative through the National Center for Protection and Resilience of Critical Entities (CNPREC). New sectors such as hydrogen and urban heating systems are included alongside traditional sectors like energy and public services.

Published Mar 20, 2026

On March 17, 2026, the Spanish government approved the Law for Protection and Resilience of Critical Entities (Ley PREC), aligning with the European Directive on Critical Entity Resilience (CER) from 2023. The law necessitates a catalog of strategic entities that must adopt specific protective measures.

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The Secretary of State for Security will lead this effort via the National Center for Protection and Resilience of Critical Entities (CNPREC). The law expands the definition of critical sectors to include hydrogen and urban heating, alongside traditional sectors like energy and health. It establishes procedures for risk assessment and mandates resilience plans for critical infrastructure operators.