Supreme Court rebukes state agencies for failing to implement electoral census safeguards

The Tribunal Supremo faulted the Administración General del Estado and the Oficina del Censo Electoral for failing to ensure consistent compliance with the precautionary measures ordered by the Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo concerning the Ley de Nietos. The court noted that the agencies did not supply even an approximate count of individuals who acquired nationality through the law, preventing assessment of compliance.

It emphasized that this inability to verify the census threatens the accuracy, equality and transparency required for a democratic election. Consequently, the Supreme Court upheld the full suspension of new registrations and the electoral impact of those already entered. Political formation Iustitia Europa asked the court to keep the measures intact, while the Fiscalía urged reconsideration so affected persons could vote. The decision underscores the court’s insistence on a clean electoral register before the next general election.