Spanish political tension rises over judicial protests and rhetoric

Following recent protests by judges wearing their robes, political tensions have escalated in Spain. Vox leader Santiago Abascal criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, stating, “Sánchez da miedo. ¿Qué va a ser lo siguiente, fusilar a los jueces?” (Sánchez is scary. What is going to be next, executing the judges?).

In response to the political rhetoric and the ongoing public discourse regarding the judiciary, there have been calls for anonymous surveys to be conducted among Spanish judges to gauge their opinions on recent events and the respect afforded to their institution.