Cortes Generales

The Cortes Generales are the bicameral parliament of Spain, consisting of the Congress of Deputies (lower house) and the Senate (upper house). They are responsible for enacting laws, approving the budget, and controlling the actions of the government. They are newsworthy as the legislative body where significant national debates and decisions take place. Recent developments highlight their role in scrutinizing government actions and proposed legislation. Specifically, the Cortes Generales are mentioned in the context of a proposed mass regularization of migrants via decree, where a parliamentary group, Junts, is set to support an amendment that would toughen the requirements for regularization. This initiative bypasses legislative control within the Cortes Generales. The Cortes Generales remain a central institution in Spanish politics, shaping national policy and holding the government accountable.