PP will present a constitutional challenge against the Amnesty Law in September.

The Popular Party (PP) has decided to take a decisive step in its fight against the Amnesty Law, announcing that it will file a constitutional appeal in September. The party's general secretary, Cuca Gamarra, was responsible for communicating this decision, which, according to her, responds to the need to defend the principles of legality and equality before the law. Gamarra did not limit herself to criticizing the law but also expressed her intention to challenge three magistrates of the Constitutional Court, arguing that their impartiality is compromised. The three magistrates in question are the president of the Court, Cándido Conde-Pumpido, and two members who come from the Government: former minister Juan Carlos Campo and the former director general of Moncloa, Laura Díez. Gamarra argues that these judges lack the necessary guarantees to address an appeal of such magnitude, adding a layer of complexity to the already delicate issue of amnesty. Gamarra described the Amnesty Law as a "bad law," accusing President Pedro Sánchez of being "a compulsive liar" and a "bungler" in his legislative activity. Her criticism focuses not only on the content of the law but also on what she considers a deterioration of democratic principles and the separation of powers. In her view, the Government has crossed a line by relying on the support of independence-seekers to stay in power, which, she claims, undermines the integrity of the institutions. The PP leader also emphasized that, although the effects of the law are already irrevocable regarding the amnesty of certain individuals, there is a way to "reverse the restoration of dignity to all Spaniards" with a change of government. This statement resonates with the idea that the fight for fair justice and equality before the law must continue, regardless of current legislative decisions. Gamarra did not stop at her criticism. She stated that the coalition government has lost sight of the fundamental principles of democracy and has allowed the independence discourse to infiltrate criticisms of the Judiciary. This situation, in her perspective, is an indication that the Government does not exercise effective governance but is at the mercy of the interests of independence-seekers. Furthermore, Gamarra denounced what she called a "purchase of investitures," referring to the political maneuvers that have led to the investiture of Sánchez and the socialist candidate Salvador Illa in the Generalitat. For her, this strategy of maintaining power at any cost is a form of political corruption that cannot be normalized and must be questioned by citizens. Despite the Government's maneuvers, Gamarra is optimistic about the role of the new General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), assuring that it will not be influenced by the Executive's criticisms of the judges. The PP's general secretary is confident that the Constitutional Court will maintain its independence and not yield to government pressures. She also emphasized that the current situation demonstrates that this Government is "disqualified" for proper democratic functioning. According to Gamarra, what they must do is comply with judicial resolutions and respect the separation of powers, an essential premise for the stability of any democracy. In summary, the PP's view on the Amnesty Law and its strategy to combat it reflects a deep concern for what they consider a regression in democratic values and equality before the law. The upcoming filing of the constitutional appeal and the challenge of magistrates in the Constitutional Court mark a new chapter in the political contest in Spain, where the struggle for democratic principles will intensify in the coming months. The direction this conflict takes will have significant implications not only for the political future of the country but also for public perception regarding justice and legality within the framework of current Spanish politics.