⚖️🏛️ PSOE files constitutional appeal against Senate reform

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The PSOE has filed a constitutional appeal against recent Senate reforms enacted by the PP, citing procedural irregularities and the introduction of a 'presumed veto'. The appeal challenges provisions that limit ministers' speaking time and allow Senate committees to convert Congress texts into law without a Plenary vote. This marks the PSOE's third constitutional challenge against PP-led reforms in the current legislature, raising significant concerns about the legislative balance between Congress and the Senate.

Key points

• PSOE challenges recent Senate reforms citing procedural irregularities.
• The appeal targets provisions limiting ministers' speaking time and introducing a 'presumed veto'.
• This marks the third constitutional challenge by PSOE against PP-led reforms in the current legislature.
• The outcome could significantly impact the legislative balance between Congress and the Senate.

Links

• Europa Press: El PSOE recurre ante el Constitucional la última reforma del Reglamento del Senado impulsada por el PP
• El País: El PSOE recurre ante el Constitucional la última reforma del Reglamento del Senado impulsada por el PP

Facts

• PSOE filed the appeal on 16 February 2026.
• The appeal targets eight provisions of the new Senate Rules.
• This is the third constitutional challenge by PSOE against PP reforms in this legislature.
• The PP holds an absolute majority in the Senate.

Quotes

• The reform distorts the parliamentary procedure and undermines the rights of opposition groups — PSOE statement.
• This provision simulates a procedure of legislative delegation to committees without the prior agreement of the Plenary — PSOE statement.

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