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Editorial: El País
July 2, 2025
- The Superior Court of Justice of Extremadura refused to assume competency to judge Socialist Miguel Ángel Gallardo.
- Gallardo is under investigation for prevarication and influence peddling in relation to the hiring of David Sánchez.
- Gallardo used his power to become a deputy of the Regional Assembly and thus gain immunity.
- The TSJE criticizes the method by which Gallardo gained his seat, dubbing it a 'fraud of law'.
- Immunity in Spain, which protects over 10,000 people, is criticized as a tool being abused by some politicians.
- Manos Limpias, who filed the complaint, are accused of misusing laws and courts.
Conclusion: The case has exposed issues with the interpretation and application of immunity in Spain, with politicians like Gallardo using the protection in questionable ways. This has led to criticism and debates over its legitimacy and potentially dishonest use.