# #SpanishCitizenship in the news

20 October 2026 at 10:57

> Constitutional Court to review 'law of grandchildren' · Spanish court upholds voting ban for 163,000 · Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change

[Constitutional Court to review 'law of grandchildren'](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/constitutional-court-to-review-law-of-grandchildren-82e82d1a>)
*20 October 2026 at 10:57* - The Plenary will decide on the Ombudsman's appeal following the Supreme Court's suspension of the controversial nationality legislation.

[Spanish court upholds voting ban for 163,000](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-court-upholds-voting-ban-for-163-000-70da4f21>)
*12 October 2026 at 15:41* - The Supreme Court has rejected appeals to restore voting rights for new citizens ahead of Spain's upcoming elections on 29 November.

[Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-congress-warns-on-ley-de-nietos-change-0ae39730>)
*30 September 2026 at 16:28* - Legal experts warn that Sumar's amendment to expand nationality criteria may be unconstitutional due to a lack of legislative coherence.