The article focuses on the controversial actions of Cándido Conde-Pumpido, president of Spain's Constitutional Court. Pumpido attempted to block the European Court of Justice from reviewing his rulings, a move the author deems misguided and ultimately unsuccessful.
The author speculates on Pumpido's motives, suggesting either an overestimation of his abilities or a desire for political reward. Pumpido's actions are depicted as a strategic blunder, leaving him politically isolated and damaging his reputation. The author criticizes his actions as a battle that was doomed from the start.
The author strongly criticizes Pumpido's actions, describing them as a display of arrogance and poor judgment. The article suggests Pumpido's behavior warrants psychological analysis.