Spain: 163,000 new citizens fear for their right to vote!

A ballot box: The Spanish Constitutional Court has rejected an urgent petition to restore the voting rights of approximately 163,000 Spaniards living abroad. Whether those affected will be able to participate in the elections on November 29 remains uncertain for the time being (Credit: AI-generated)

Ten judges have voted against an urgent motion filed by Ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo. The case concerns Spaniards living abroad who acquired their citizenship under the so-called “Grandchildren’s Law.” Whether they will be permitted to vote in the elections on November…

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