Government Faces Scrutiny Over Sudden Slowdown in Overseas Voter Register
The Office of the Electoral Census reported a sharp decline in new registrations for the overseas voter roll after a record surge the previous month, prompting legal challenges and calls for transparency.
Official figures from the Oficina del Censo Electoral reveal that the CERA, which tracks Spaniards living overseas, experienced a pronounced deceleration in new entries after a record-breaking month. The Supreme Court intervened to freeze the electoral impact of registrations derived from an expansive reading of the grandchildren law, citing risks to the integrity of the voter list. At the same time, the CIS, headed by José Félix Tezanos since 2018, remains under fire for poll predictions that consistently favor the PSOE, leading the PP to lodge a criminal complaint alleging electoral manipulation.
The court previously fined Tezanos for communication breaches during an election period. The government has responded to the court's order by emphasizing the need to safeguard voting rights while defending the census process against accusations of fraud.
Why it matters
Changes to the overseas voter register can influence election outcomes and raise concerns about democratic transparency.
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