The Debate on the State of the Nation

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Bárbara Cosculluela Martínez

Abstract

The state of the Nation Debate is a parliamentary and constitutional convention that includes a big annual debate about the government policy and its general results and efficiency. This article analyzes the nature, historical references, and evolution of the practice within our constitutional framework.

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State of the Nation Debate, Debate, Constitutional convention, Government´s Address, State of the Union Address, Queen´s Speech Debate, Prime Minister, President of the Government, Leader of the Opposition, Centrality of Parliament

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The Debate on the State of the Nation. (2018). Journal of the Cortes Generales, 104, 345-359. https://doi.org/10.33426/rcg/2018/104/65

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Bárbara Cosculluela Martínez, Cortes Generales

Parliamentary Counsel.

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