Feijóo proposes nationality reforms and stricter border controls

Spanish nationality reform immigration policy Ceuta migration crisis Democratic Memory Law Spanish elections 2027

Spanish political leaders Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Pedro Sánchez have engaged in a series of high-profile events in Catalonia, signaling the start of pre-election campaigning for 2027.

Feijóo, leader of the Partido Popular (PP), has proposed a significant reform to Spanish nationality laws. His plan includes reviewing how citizenship is granted, maintained, and revoked, specifically advocating for the ability to strip nationality from foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, or belonging to criminal gangs. He also emphasized a stricter immigration policy, promising a “locked down” Spain for those attempting to enter irregularly, while advocating for orderly migration for those seeking work.

In response, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the PP and Vox, accusing them of disloyalty and political opportunism regarding the migration crisis in Ceuta. Sánchez also addressed legal challenges involving the Democratic Memory Law, specifically the Supreme Court's suspension of certain voter census registrations.

Meanwhile, Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, reaffirmed his support for Sánchez and noted that the central government would support Catalonia through economic financing and debt forgiveness proposals. The political tension is further underscored by the ongoing humanitarian situation in Ceuta, which remains a central point of contention between the governing PSOE and the opposition PP.

Entities

Alberto Núñez Feijóo · Barcelona · Catalonia · Ceuta · European People's Party · Jordi Turull · Junts · Manfred Weber · Partido Popular · Pedro Sánchez · Salvador Illa

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Jordi Turull accused Sánchez and Feijóo of using Catalonia as a stage for their political battles.
[● 2 SOURCES] Pedro Sánchez criticized the Supreme Court's suspension of certain voter census registrations related to the Democratic Memory Law. www.elmundo.es · www.3cat.cat
[● 3 SOURCES] Sánchez accused the PP and Vox of disloyalty regarding the management of the Ceuta crisis. www.3cat.cat · www.elmundo.es · lamanyana.cat
[● 8 SOURCES] Feijóo advocated for stripping nationality from foreign nationals who commit serious crimes. www.informacion.es · www.todoalicante.es · www.esdiario.com
[● 16 SOURCES] Feijóo proposed reviewing how Spanish nationality is granted, maintained, and revoked. www.todoalicante.es · www.informacion.es · www.esdiario.com · www.laregion.es · www.actualidad.es · +5 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Feijóo plans to visit Ceuta with a delegation from the European People's Party (EPP) to seek EU involvement in the migration crisis. www.elpueblodeceuta.es · www.todoalicante.es · capital.es · www.esdiario.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Salvador Illa predicted that the PP and Vox would lose upcoming elections in Catalonia.
[● 11 SOURCES] Feijóo called for the recovery of border protection and the prestige of the Spanish passport. www.todoalicante.es · www.informacion.es · www.esdiario.com · www.laregion.es · www.atlantico.net · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Salvador Illa expressed unconditional support for Pedro Sánchez during the PSC's Fiesta de la Rosa. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 6 SOURCES] Feijóo advocated for stripping nationality from foreign nationals who commit serious crimes such as murder or sexual assault. www.laregion.es · elburgado.com · lacronicadesalamanca.com · www.actualidad.es · www.esdiario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Salvador Illa stated the Spanish government would support the Generalitat through debt forgiveness and economic financing proposals. www.3cat.cat · lamanyana.cat
[● 5 SOURCES] Feijóo advocated for stripping nationality from foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes such as murder or belonging to criminal gangs. www.laregion.es · www.todoalicante.es · www.actualidad.es · www.atlantico.net