Overview

• Five of Spain's seven major judicial and prosecutorial associations have called for a ten-minute strike on June 11 to protest proposed reforms to judicial access and the Prosecutor’s Statute.
• The associations demand the withdrawal of both bills, citing concerns about threats to judicial independence and increased politicization of the justice system.
• Plans are underway to escalate the issue to European bodies, including GRECO and the Venice Commission, alleging violations of judicial independence and separation of powers.
• Minister Félix Bolaños defends the reforms as aligning with European standards and has expressed willingness to address concerns while maintaining the need for long-term changes.
• The reforms include transferring criminal investigation authority to prosecutors, extending the Attorney General's term, and limiting executive influence over the Public Prosecutor’s Office.