The Supreme Court suspends registrations in the census for descendants of Spaniards abroad

On September 8 in Madrid, the Spanish Supreme Court suspended the registrations added to the Electoral Census of Absent Residents (CERA) resulting from the legislation commonly known as the "law of grandchildren." This suspension will remain in place until consular offices officially verify that the newly naturalized individuals meet the required conditions.

The measure directly impacts descendants of Spaniards living abroad who acquired nationality under this specific legal framework. By halting their inclusion in the electoral census pending consular verification, the decision introduces a procedural pause on their voting rights registration.