The Supreme Court provisionally suspends the electoral effects of certain registrations derived from the 'grandchildren's law', raising concerns about legal security and alteration of the electoral roll.
This law was created to repair the loss of citizenship related to exile, and was extended to include descendants of emigrants without the need for verification of that link.
There have been 2.45 million applications, with more than half a million approved and only 2% denied.
This situation has led to a substantial increase in the number of voters, particularly in Argentina and Madrid.
The vote of Spaniards abroad is a fundamental right and any doubt about the procedure needs to be resolved to protect new citizens.
Conclusion: Clear rules and equal guarantees for all are required to ensure both historical reparation and trust in the electoral roll. The Supreme Court must decide on the legality of the law's application and the Government must provide complete and verifiable information.