El Congreso aprueba la ley que permitirá disolver asociaciones franquistas sin el apoyo de PP y Vox | España | EL PAÍS

Key Points

The Spanish Congress passed Law 30, enabling the outlawing of groups promoting Francoism, the dictatorship, and the 1936 coup. The PSOE-led initiative secured 179 votes in favor, 33 against, and 136 abstentions from the PP.

Opposition

Vox vehemently opposed the law, denying any condemnation of the Franco regime and equating the regulation with censorship. The PP abstained, citing missing technical reports and rejected amendments, a move the PSOE condemned as a betrayal.

The PP’s abstention was also influenced by the exclusion of demands to prohibit entities not condemning ETA victims, as highlighted by the UPN’s spokesperson.

Support and Concerns

• While various parties supported the law, some like Junts abstained due to belief the law “whitewashes” the 1978 transition.
• ERC expressed concern over growing Francoist sympathies among younger generations.
• Several parties agreed the law was overdue and insufficient, despite its significance.

Vox's Stance

Vox’s spokesperson called the law an unconstitutional infringement on liberties, interpreting it as thought control and the criminalization of dissent.

PSOE's Response

The PSOE celebrated the law’s passage, criticizing the PP's abstention as a missed opportunity to align with democratic principles.