estado de alarma fin

We all have in mind the date of 9 May as the end of the state of emergency in Spain. After more than a year since the start of the pandemic, hearing that the end of the state of emergency is approaching is like being in a dream.

It is true that, on hearing this, we might think that we are returning to life before 14 March 2020. However, and to our great regret, this is not the case. What does the end of the state of emergency mean for Spain? Read on to find out all the conditions that will be in force from 9 May.

What does the end of the state of emergency mean?

First of all, the most important thing to know is that, with the end of the state of emergency, the central Government no longer has any powers to apply any measures aimed at curbing the increase in contagion caused by Covid-19. In other words, from 9 May onwards, any measure to be applied will be the responsibility of each autonomous community.

So, what restrictions will disappear?

In this regard, the last word is in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and in the new decree approved by the Government. In this new decree it is made clear that all the rules of the previous text disappear. What are these rules?

  • Curfew: as of 9 May, it will once again be allowed           to circulate on public roads at any time of the day.
  • Perimeter closure: mobility between autonomous communities without a justified cause will also cease to be a restriction. We will once again be able to move freely throughout the country, unless one of the autonomous communities decides to self-confine and, therefore, prohibit entry and exit from its territory.
  • Capacity limit for meetings: until now, the maximum number of people who could meet in public spaces, such as restaurants or parks, was limited to 6. From the 9th of this month, the limit for meetings will also disappear.

How can autonomous communities apply their own restrictions?

When the state of alarm was in force, any measure affecting fundamental rights had to go before the High Court of Justice. As of 9 May, it will be up to each community to decide whether or not to apply any of these measures. Any measure that they wish to apply must also go before the High Court of Justice and, in addition, through a new agent involved, the Supreme Court.

In other words, if the regional courts were to decide to reject the requests of the autonomous communities across the board, these would be passed on to the Supreme Court, which would have the last word.

Remember that, as of 9 May, the state of alarm will end, but not the spread of the virus. We must continue to take care of ourselves and the people around us.

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