The Contentious-Administrative Chamber of the Spanish Supreme Court will analyze this Monday the validity of the electoral effects linked to the so-called 'grandchildren's law'. This law allows descendants of Spaniards born outside the country to obtain nationality and, consequently, exercise the right to vote.
The Supreme Court will analyze two appeals filed by organizations that traditionally fight against the government of Pedro Sánchez. These are the Vox political party and the Iustitia Europa association, which question the legality of the electoral effects arising from this legislation.
The 'grandchildren's law' was approved to allow grandchildren of Spaniards who emigrated to obtain Spanish nationality, which also grants them the right to participate in elections. The question the court will have to resolve is whether these votes should or should not be considered valid for electoral results purposes.
This legal process arises in a context of political tension in Spain, where the appellant organizations are known for frequently filing legal cases against the executive led by Pedro Sánchez.
