{"id":236603,"date":"2026-07-06T12:20:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/democracy-persists-in-spain-but-justice-fails-9-out-of-10-spaniards-believe-it-is-impartial-toward-politicians\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:20:03","slug":"democracy-persists-in-spain-but-justice-fails-9-out-of-10-spaniards-believe-it-is-impartial-toward-politicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/democracy-persists-in-spain-but-justice-fails-9-out-of-10-spaniards-believe-it-is-impartial-toward-politicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Democracy Persists in Spain, But Justice Fails: 9 Out of 10 Spaniards Believe It Is Impartial Toward Politicians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Facade of the Supreme Court, February 27, 2025, in Madrid. (Carlos Luj\u00e1n – Europa Press)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Current State of Democracy in Spain<\/h2>\n

Democracy in Spain is widely regarded with a strong consensus among its citizens. Research shows that eight out of ten Spaniards<\/strong> believe that democracy is preferable to any other form of government. Notably, only 8.8%<\/strong> believe that under certain circumstances, an authoritarian regime is more acceptable than a democratic one. This strong support highlights the value Spaniards place on democratic principles.<\/p>\n

Widespread Distrust in Judicial Impartiality<\/h3>\n

Interestingly, the same survey indicates that nine out of ten citizens<\/strong> doubt the impartiality of the judicial system, particularly concerning politicians. Many believe that justice does not treat public officials like average citizens, resulting in a general erosion of public trust in judicial processes. Furthermore, a significant 87.5%<\/strong> of respondents feel that the existing mechanisms in Spain’s democratic system are inadequate to combat corruption, leading to concerns over the integrity of justice.<\/p>\n

Survey Insights and Public Sentiment<\/h2>\n

These insights come from the recent Quality of Democracy Survey<\/strong> conducted by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). This survey evaluated 4,027 interviews<\/strong> in 1,150 municipalities across 50 provinces, reflecting public sentiment during a time heavily impacted by reported corruption cases. With a margin of error of \u00b11.6%<\/strong>, the findings reveal a disheartening level of dissatisfaction regarding the functioning of democracy in Spain; 56.9%<\/strong> of respondents express that they are “little or not at all satisfied” with the current state of affairs.<\/p>\n

Institutional Trust Rankings<\/h3>\n

When asked to rank various institutions, citizens rated the Armed Forces<\/strong> highest at 6.96 points<\/strong>, while political parties<\/strong> scored a mere 2.92 points<\/strong>, ranking them lowest. The judiciary received a score of 4.74<\/strong>, placing it squarely in the middle, but still from a perspective of distrust and disappointment.<\/p>\n

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Hemicycle during a plenary session, in the Congress of Deputies on February 12, 2026, in Madrid (Spain). (Alberto Ortega – Europa Press)
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Media Perceptions and Journalistic Freedom<\/h2>\n

The survey also highlighted concerns regarding media freedom. A staggering 88.9%<\/strong> of respondents believe the media favors certain political or economic interests, while 75.4%<\/strong> think media ownership is concentrated among a few entities. In terms of journalistic independence, 57.7%<\/strong> of citizens feel that journalists have less freedom today compared to a decade ago.<\/p>\n

Public Sentiment Towards Political Leadership<\/h3>\n

Regarding political leadership, Pedro Sanchez<\/strong> remains the favored choice for president, with 23.8%<\/strong> support. Close behind is Alberto N\u00fa\u00f1ez Feij\u00f3o<\/strong> at 11.8%<\/strong>, and Santiago Abascal<\/strong> at 10.5%<\/strong>. Remarkably, nearly 22.3%<\/strong> of respondents express no preference for any candidate, reflecting widespread discontent with existing political options.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, while Spain’s commitment to democratic values remains firm, the perceptions of justice, media independence, and political integrity reveal significant areas of concern that warrant attention for a more robust democratic framework.<\/p>\n


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