Overview
- Vox confirmed its absence in a letter from spokesperson Pepa Millán to the Chief of the Defence Staff, thanking for the invitation but declining the flag-raising.
- The party is skipping every official Constitution Day commemoration this year after previously attending the outdoor flag ceremony but avoiding indoor events.
- Millán addressed reporters from the Congress patio rather than appearing at the ceremony, reiterating that Vox rejects the government's use of state rituals.
- Several government allies, including ERC, Bildu, PNV, BNG and Junts, also did not attend, with Podemos leaders traveling to Extremadura for campaign events.
- The move follows Santiago Abascal's October pledge to avoid sharing official stages with Sánchez, after earlier absences from the National Day parade, a state funeral for DANA victims and royal anniversary events.