Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
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"I think it would be desirable that the king emeritus return to Spain."
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo , Politician
"The decision of the king emeritus depends on him, it's up to him and the Royal Household, it's not up to the government or the opposition."
— Félix Bolaños , Politician
"I think it would be desirable for the emeritus king to return to Spain."
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo , Politician
"What Mr. Feijóo has said is what the vast majority of Spaniards think."
— Isabel Díaz Ayuso , Politician
"The firm will of the Crown contributed decisively."
— Felipe VI , Politician
"To go against the monarchy or simply question it is to question our own history."
— Isabel Díaz Ayuso , Politician
"It would be very sad to see King Juan Carlos die outside of Spain."
— Alicia García , Politician
"I think it would be desirable that the king emeritus return to Spain."
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo , Politician
"The decision of the king emeritus depends on him, it's up to him and the Royal Household, it's not up to the government or the opposition."
— Félix Bolaños , Politician
"For him to return he would need to want to return in the only way possible, which is accepting the rules that his son sets him: to behave in a transparent and exemplary way."
— Ana Romero , Academic
"I think it would be desirable that the king emeritus return to Spain."
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo , Politician
"The decision of the king emeritus depends on him, it's up to him and the Royal Household, it's not up to the government or the opposition."
— Félix Bolaños , Politician
"'Don't forget that you inherit a political system that I built.'"
— Juan Carlos , Politician
"Someone who helped sustain Spain’s democracy should spend the final stage of his life with dignity and in his country."
— Alberto Nunez Feijoo , Politician
"The government has never prevented or denied him entry."
— Felix Bolaños , Politician
Key People
Leader of Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP).
The leader of Spain's main opposition party, the conservative People's Party (PP).
PP spokesperson in the Senate.
Ana Romero is an author who has written extensively about Spain's monarchy.
Former mistress of Juan Carlos, mentioned in relation to a past scandal.
King Felipe VI is the current King of Spain.
Spain's Justice Minister.
The Justice Minister of Spain.
President of the Community of Madrid supporting the former king's return.
Juan Carlos was the king of Spain who opposed the 1981 coup attempt.
Former king of Spain who has been living in exile amid scandals.
Politics specialist at Madrid's Complutense University.
Wife of Juan Carlos, who remains in Spain while he is in exile.
Queen Sofía is the wife of former King Juan Carlos.
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The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party, advocates for the return of former King Juan Carlos I to Spain, emphasizing his role in preventing the 1981 coup attempt and suggesting his return would aid national reconciliation.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's main opposition party, calls for former King Juan Carlos I to return from self-imposed exile, citing his contributions to Spain's democracy.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's main opposition party, advocates for former King Juan Carlos I to return from self-imposed exile, citing his role in Spain's democratic transition and the 1981 coup attempt.
Declassified documents confirming Juan Carlos I's role in thwarting the 1981 coup have led to renewed calls for his return from exile, with the Spanish government stating the decision is his alone.
The Royal Household states that if former King Juan Carlos I wishes to return to Spain, he must renounce his tax residency in the United Arab Emirates to safeguard his image and that of the Crown.
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