Spain agrees with the World Bank on opening offices in Spanish territory with diplomatic privileges
15 Sep 2026Effective: 15 Sep 20263 views
Who is affected:
World Bank employees in Spain, contractor companies and citizens interacting with its offices
Summary
Spain signs an agreement with the World Bank Group to establish offices in the country, granting them immunities and privileges similar to diplomatic ones. The agreement applies provisionally from its publication in the BOE.
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The agreement regulates the legal status of World Bank Group offices (IBRD, IDA, IFC, ICSID and MIGA) in Spain, granting them full international legal personality. The organizations shall enjoy immunity from legal proceedings, attachments, expropriations and any administrative interference over their assets and archive…
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