Genuine question since I know nothing about how this stuff works. If they can change their constitution for this, what stops some bigots in the future from changing it back? Like, how is “enshrining” something in the constitution an act that cannot be taken back?
You know, we Spaniards like to complain about our country (something I think is healthy to do from time to time) but I’m glad to have these little moments
At least someone’s doing it right <3
Italians take note.
Must be nice, wish we could’ve done that instead of putting the religious wackjobs in power
I don’t understand how they can say it “can’t be undone in the future”. If they can change the constitution to add out what would stop another person or group from removing it?
That’s it. Moving to Spain.
Good step in the right direction, but a constitution is never worth more than people’s willingness to fight for it.
Congratulations on your constitutional amendment, Spain!
Central Europe is watching you with cheers and that one little bit of envy.
Constitutions can be changed…like he’s talking about doing.
this makes it more difficult to undo the rights, but doesn’t’ guarantee it.
As a Catholic, I’m not surprised since Spain’s secularization has been trending and it used to be a predominantly Catholic country. Even back then Spain had Catholicism as the official state religion before 1978.
Good. Glad to see at least one country moving forward
It is refreshing to see democracies learn from the mistakes happening in America.
As a Pole I can only look in envy 🙁 Congratulations!
👏👏👏
I wonder what having a functioning legislative body feels like
Good on them for it too.
That’s how it’s done son. Durruti would be proud
It limits it to 14 weeks.
Is this likely to pass?
Your turn, rest of the “civilized” world.
It seems doubtful that Sanchez has enough votes to pass this ? His government barely has a majority in the chamber and no majority in the Senate.
Would be nice if some Spanish could please enlighten us about this.
Thank you spain
Is this positive news?
In **MY** doomscrolling?
I don’t think that’s how it works tbh, because they could simply revise the constitution again
Americans googling “how to become citizen of Spain” is going be a trending thing today…
American here! Constitutions are paper and nothing is guaranteed. Don’t get complacent.
Must be nice to live in a Country where the Constitution can be amended. Our naïve Founding Fathers had far too much faith in future Americans. In the current political climate, the Constitution is **not** a living, breathing document.
Yessss go Spain! Protecting your people <3 I love it.
A pandemic and a war global crisis but sadly people will vote fascist in 2027
I don’t believe in the sanctity of constitutions, nor the permanence of any amendment thereto – but I will always support the use of institutional power to protect innocent people.
Well done, Spain!
In potentially related topics – does the constitution currently enshrine any terms related to religious freedom or conscientious objection? And if so, would those have to be modified or curtailed in order to make this reform constitutional?
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Must be nice
THIS! is what I call first world country.
Genuine question since I know nothing about how this stuff works. If they can change their constitution for this, what stops some bigots in the future from changing it back? Like, how is “enshrining” something in the constitution an act that cannot be taken back?
You know, we Spaniards like to complain about our country (something I think is healthy to do from time to time) but I’m glad to have these little moments
At least someone’s doing it right <3
Italians take note.
Must be nice, wish we could’ve done that instead of putting the religious wackjobs in power
I don’t understand how they can say it “can’t be undone in the future”. If they can change the constitution to add out what would stop another person or group from removing it?
That’s it. Moving to Spain.
Good step in the right direction, but a constitution is never worth more than people’s willingness to fight for it.
Congratulations on your constitutional amendment, Spain!
Central Europe is watching you with cheers and that one little bit of envy.
Constitutions can be changed…like he’s talking about doing.
this makes it more difficult to undo the rights, but doesn’t’ guarantee it.
As a Catholic, I’m not surprised since Spain’s secularization has been trending and it used to be a predominantly Catholic country. Even back then Spain had Catholicism as the official state religion before 1978.
Good. Glad to see at least one country moving forward
It is refreshing to see democracies learn from the mistakes happening in America.
As a Pole I can only look in envy 🙁 Congratulations!
👏👏👏
I wonder what having a functioning legislative body feels like
Good on them for it too.
That’s how it’s done son. Durruti would be proud
It limits it to 14 weeks.
Is this likely to pass?
Your turn, rest of the “civilized” world.
It seems doubtful that Sanchez has enough votes to pass this ? His government barely has a majority in the chamber and no majority in the Senate.
Would be nice if some Spanish could please enlighten us about this.
Thank you spain
Is this positive news?
In **MY** doomscrolling?
I don’t think that’s how it works tbh, because they could simply revise the constitution again
Americans googling “how to become citizen of Spain” is going be a trending thing today…
American here! Constitutions are paper and nothing is guaranteed. Don’t get complacent.
Must be nice to live in a Country where the Constitution can be amended. Our naïve Founding Fathers had far too much faith in future Americans. In the current political climate, the Constitution is **not** a living, breathing document.
They don’t appear to have [the votes for this.](https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/spanish/spanish-social-issues/spanish-constitution/)
[The ruling party doesn’t even have a majority.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortes_Generales)
Yessss go Spain! Protecting your people <3 I love it.
A pandemic and a war global crisis but sadly people will vote fascist in 2027
I don’t believe in the sanctity of constitutions, nor the permanence of any amendment thereto – but I will always support the use of institutional power to protect innocent people.
Well done, Spain!
In potentially related topics – does the constitution currently enshrine any terms related to religious freedom or conscientious objection? And if so, would those have to be modified or curtailed in order to make this reform constitutional?
USA could never
Finally, a nation moving in the right direction.
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