On 24 July 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Decision amending Annex V to Directive 2005/36/EC, updating the evidence of formal qualifications and training titles for doctors, nurses, dentists, vets, midwives, pharmacists and architects that are automatically recognised across EU countries. The updates reflect legislative and administrative changes notified by EU countries up to 30 June 2025, assessed by the Commission as meeting minimum training requirements. The decision replaces all relevant Annex V points (5.1.1-5.1.4, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2, 5.7.1) for clarity and legal certainty.
Among the specific changes, for Italy point 5.1.3 removes the specialist doctor training title 'Biochimica', which had been added in error by Delegated Decision (EU) 2021/2183. For Lithuania point 5.3.2 adds two new dental practitioner qualifications: 'Magistro diplomas (sveikatos mokslų magistro laipsnis ir gydytojo odontologo profesinė kvalifikacija)' and 'Magistro diplomas (sveikatos mokslų magistro laipsnis ir gydytojo odontologo kvalifikacija)'. For architects, EU countries were consulted via the internal market information system before inclusion. The decision ensures that automatic recognition of professional qualifications across the EU is based on current notified training programmes and titles, providing legal certainty for professionals and competent authorities.
EU professionals in the seven regulated sectors benefit from up-to-date recognition of their qualifications, facilitating cross-border mobility. National competent authorities must update their recognition procedures to reflect the revised Annex V, which may require administrative adjustments. EU consumers and employers gain confidence that recognised professionals meet current minimum training standards. The correction of the erroneous Italian title removes a potential barrier for specialists in biochemistry seeking recognition elsewhere in the EU. The European Parliament and Council have the right to scrutinise the delegated act within the standard objection period. No prior coverage of this specific update exists in the available record.