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Editorial: El Español

  • King Felipe VI in his speech highlights the need for an independent justice system for the existence of a democratic political community.
  • Referring to the deadline for the PSOE and Junts to reach an agreement on the Amnesty Law, he indicates that the independence of justice is the essence of the rule of law.
  • The King defends the need to respect judicial resolutions, referring to the amnesty and the judgments of the courts that condemned the procés.
  • He points out that the Government, due to its ties with separatism, does not comply with various judgments, such as those relating to teaching in Spanish in Catalonia.
  • Calls for ensuring the effectiveness of Community Law and the values of the Union, giving a message to European judges to act if Union law is violated.
  • The King emphasizes that judges are independent, irremovable, and liable, subject only to the law, adding more importance to the negotiation for the Amnesty Law between the PSOE and Junts.

Conclusion: The King's speech focuses on defending judicial independence, marking respect for judicial resolutions, and emphasizing the importance of Community Law and the values that underpin the Union.