The Spanish government's struggle with parliamentary strength has led to a significant halt in the reform of the controversial 'gag law,' also known as the Citizen Security Law. This legislation, enacted by the previous Popular Party government, has faced intense scrutiny and criticism from various political factions and citizen groups. Notably, the agreement to reform this law was established in the fall of 2024 between the current government and the Basque nationalist party EH Bildu, aiming to address the concerns regarding civil liberties and the law's authoritarian implications.

Despite this agreement, recent discussions between key political figures, including a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero and EH Bildu's spokesperson Mertxe Aizpurua, revealed minimal progress. Aizpurua highlighted the lack of substantial action on the reform, expressing concern that it remains stuck even after the halfway mark of the legislative term. Reports indicate that Montero's response was to simply note the complaint, which suggests a lack of urgency or political will to advance the issue, compounded further by challenges in the governing coalition's internal dynamics.

This stalling has raised questions about the government's ability to effectively govern and enact meaningful reforms, leading to dissatisfaction among coalition partners and civil society groups advocating for the protection of civil rights. As the parliamentary session progresses, it will be critical for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government to navigate this issue to restore confidence among constituents and fulfill commitments made to the electorate regarding human rights and public freedoms.