By Victoria Waldersee and Corina PonsJuly 1 (Reuters) - Spain's reparations law granting descendants of Spaniards the right to citizenship has sparked a heated political debate, with right-wing opposition figures accusing the government of trying to sway next year’s elections with new voters.At least 544,722 people have so far been granted citizenship under the law passed in 2022, with 306,000 registering on the electoral roll, according to government data. Around 650,000 applications remain unprocessed.
Spain citizenship law for exiles' descendants triggers row over votes
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Spain citizenship law for exiles' descendants triggers row over votes