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Legal and political disputes over ‘grandparents law’ voting

28 clusters · 165 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Spanish diplomats criticize Ministry over 'Grandchildren Law' implementation

The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld a precautionary suspension of voting rights for approximately 163,020 citizens naturalized under the Democratic Memory Law, known as the ‘grandparents law’. This measure affects indiv

Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms

210 clusters · 376 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spain pension reforms and retirement requirements to shift by 2027

Spain continues to refine its pension and social security systems through legislative and structural adjustments. As part of the 2027 reforms, pensions are expected to increase on January 1 based on the average inflation

Spanish Democratic Memory Law legal dispute

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Spanish descendants face voting restrictions due to court ruling

The Democratic Memory Law, often called the ‘grandchildren law,’ has triggered legal disputes regarding the voting rights of naturalized citizens in Spain. The controversy centers on whether administrative instructions f

Dominican police reform amid rising fatalities and scrutiny

29 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic officials face calls for investigations into deaths

The murder of 19-year-old Darlin Enmanuel Mercado Reyes by police officer José Francisco Moreta Heredia on 3 July 2026 reignited public scrutiny of the Dominican Republic’s police reform agenda. While the Senate approved

Dominican Republic transparency and integrity initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: DIGEIG recognizes Dominican institutions for transparency standards

During the 2026 Right to Know Week in the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) and the General Directorate of Ethics and Government Integrity (DIGEIG) held events to promote transparency and public

Llanes municipal administration and infrastructure

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Local infrastructure projects announced in Lucena and Llanes

The Llanes City Council has faced scrutiny regarding municipal service management and infrastructure development. Initially, the Ombudsman (Defensor del Pueblo) criticized the council for “excessive” delays in urban pla