Overview

• The case alleges a serious lack of consideration toward Irene Montero, a Podemos MEP and former equality minister.
• Velasco’s remarks were made on November 13, 2024 during a debate forum, referencing Montero’s past work as a Mercadona cashier.
• The disciplinary promoter had closed the initial inquiry, arguing the comments occurred outside judicial activity and did not invoke judicial status under article 417.2.
• The commission rejected that view by majority, with announced dissents from Pilar Jiménez Bados, José Eduardo Martínez Mediavilla, Isabel Revuelta and Alejandro Abascal.
• Formal disciplinary proceedings must now be opened against the National Court appeals judge, with no sanction decided at this stage.