Spain's Supreme Court rushes decision on voting rights of descendants of exiles ahead of general election

The administrative chamber of Spain's Supreme Court faces an urgent ruling on the suspension of voting rights for individuals who obtained Spanish nationality through the Democratic Memory Law. Judges are weighing whether to keep the suspension, as requested by the State Attorney's Office and the Government's Legal Service, or to lift it because the electoral calendar leaves no time to verify the overseas voter register before the upcoming general election.

The court had originally suspended the vote in September when no election was scheduled, citing risks of irregular registrations. Now, with the election called, legal officials contend that the suspension would irreversibly strip a fundamental right and breach electoral deadlines. Appeals have been lodged by the party Iustitia Europa and by Vox, and the court may hear further arguments before issuing a decision in the coming hours.