Critics accuse Spanish leaders of legal cheating to extend power

In a strongly worded opinion, the writer alleges that Spain’s ruling coalition is deliberately using judicial loopholes to extend its tenure, citing the Constitutional Court’s willingness to repeat the same tactics. The article points out that the Supreme Court has declared the “law of grandchildren” illegal, yet the government seeks to sidestep that decision. It also argues that the Defensor del Pueblo lacks authority to intervene in the matter, especially for foreign residents.

The column references earlier critics such as Bieito Rubido and Jose Antonio García-Trevijano Garnica, and mentions recent confrontations in Madrid that hint at rising violence. Comparisons are drawn with political climates in France and Lisbon, warning that Spain could head toward a turbulent November if current trends continue. The piece concludes with a bleak outlook for Spanish democracy.