Digital Transformation Minister condemns Supreme Court's halt of grandchildren law as democratic abuse
Óscar López said the Supreme Court’s injunction against the grandchildren law is a “democratic atrocity” and accused judges of trying to topple the government.
Óscar López, the minister responsible for Digital Transformation and Public Function, sharply criticized the Supreme Court’s recent precautionary suspension of the grandchildren law, calling it a “salvajada” and a “democratic atropello.” Speaking on La Hora de La 1, he alleged that certain judicial sectors are determined to undermine the Sánchez administration, though he provided no proof. López highlighted that the law’s blockage coincides with the 2023 general election’s CERA vote, which he says stripped the PSOE of a Madrid seat and made Junts’ support essential for Pedro Sánchez’s investiture.
He contrasted this with the PP’s gain of that seat and warned against conspiratorial narratives from the right, naming Feijóo’s party as copying ultra-right rhetoric. The minister’s remarks add to growing executive criticism of the court’s role in contentious legislation.
Why it matters
The clash highlights tensions between Spain's government and its highest court over a key citizenship law.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 PSOE set to approve citizenship bill for Sahrawis amid concerns over Morocco
- Sep 10 The Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to the electoral registration of foreign nationals who obtained Spanish citizenship under the Ministry of Justice's 'grandchildren' instruction, citing risks to election integrity.
- Sep 13 The court’s injunction now requires applicants to provide proof that their ancestors were exiles.
- Sep 13 The citizenship proposal cleared the Justice Committee and is now scheduled for a full congressional vote.
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