A new clash has erupted in Spanish politics: the Partido Popular, led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has categorically refused to support Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s initiative to amend the Constitution. Sánchez’s proposal sought to enshrine abortion rights at the fundamental law level of the country.
The Prime Minister announced plans to reform the Constitution to guarantee women’s freedom of choice and autonomy in matters of reproductive health. However, launching such a process requires a qualified majority in parliament, without which any changes are impossible. That is why the position of the Partido Popular has become decisive.
Feijóo’s party leadership quickly made it clear that they do not intend to back this initiative. In their view, the issue has already been settled by existing legislation and affirmed by the Constitutional Court. The party believes that revisiting this topic is an attempt to distract the public from other, more pressing issues facing the country.
The domestic political struggle over the issue of abortion in Spain has persisted for many years. Left-wing parties regularly raise the need for additional safeguards, while conservatives maintain that existing regulations are sufficient. This time, the Partido Popular chose not to engage in ideological debates, instead focusing its criticism on the government’s management decisions and accusing opponents of attempting to manipulate public opinion.
It appears that Sánchez’s initiative will not receive the necessary support in parliament. This means the Constitution will remain unchanged, and the right to abortion will continue to be governed by the current laws. Meanwhile, the political controversy surrounding this issue is unlikely to subside any time soon.
