Spanish Judges Stage Unprecedented Protest Against Judicial Reform

Judges and prosecutors in Spain staged a 15-minute protest outside the Supreme Court in Madrid on June 11, 2025, to demonstrate their opposition to the government's planned judicial reforms. The protest, described as unprecedented in scale, involved hundreds of judges and prosecutors from across the country. Participants expressed deep concern that the reforms will significantly undermine the independence of the judiciary. "This reform is a direct attack on the rule of law," stated one judge who participated in the protest, speaking on condition of anonymity. The video footage shows the large group of judges and prosecutors standing silently in protest, highlighting the seriousness of their concerns. The protest underscores the growing tensions between the judiciary and the government in Spain.