Government puts Óscar Puente in charge of campaign against judges over voting ruling

To counter a Supreme Court decision that temporarily halted voting rights for some naturalized Spaniards under the grandchildren law, the government placed Transport Minister Óscar Puente at the forefront of a vocal offensive against the judiciary. During a press conference after a Council of Ministers meeting, Puente attacked the Supreme Court, the judges’ association Francisco de Vitoria, and rapporteur Antonio Narváez, accusing them of compromising impartiality and engaging in political collusion.

He cited remarks made to the leader of the PP, suggesting the judges were influencing electoral outcomes. The administration frames this strategy as a way to alleviate the political deadlock surrounding the Ceuta situation, which has eroded President Pedro Sánchez’s popularity. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz reiterated the call for judicial neutrality, and officials said they would welcome a reversal of the court’s precautionary measure if it occurs.