Spain's Constitutional Court to Approve Amnesty Law: A Victory for the Government?

Spain's Constitutional Court Poised to Approve Amnesty Law MADRID, June 3, 2025 – Spain's Constitutional Court is expected to approve the controversial Amnesty Law, a move anticipated due to the court's political composition. The majority of judges, seen as aligned with the governing party, are expected to vote in favor. While the court maintains its decision is based solely on legal grounds, statements suggesting the law fosters social cohesion and generosity raise questions about the extent of political influence. "The majority, close to the Government, will give the green light," reports Vicente Vallés of Antena 3 Noticias. "They claim to avoid political assessments, focusing solely on legal aspects, yet their comments regarding the law’s aim for social cohesion and generosity suggest otherwise." The Amnesty Law, a key piece of legislation for the current government, has sparked intense debate and protests. Its passage is likely to have significant political ramifications in the coming months. The court's decision, while expected, highlights the delicate balance between legal process and political influence within the Spanish judicial system.