Felipe González defends the actions of Juan Carlos I on 23-F: "It was decisive, apart from exemplary," and calls for full declassification of documents
Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González advocates for complete declassification of documents related to Juan Carlos I's actions during the 23-F coup attempt, emphasizing their importance in understanding the political context.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González has made a strong case for the full declassification of documents relating to the events surrounding the attempted coup d'état on February 23, 1981 (known as 23-F) in Spain. Speaking at the presentation of Manuel García Pelayo's book 'El Rey', González highlighted an 'anomaly' in the accessibility of historical information, noting that experts seem to find more information on the 23-F events in cities like London, Paris, and even Moscow than in Spain itself. He urged the enactment of a new law on official secrets to address this issue and to promote historical understanding among the Spanish public.