--- title: "Feijóo to review Spanish nationality rules" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/feijoo-to-review-spanish-nationality-rules" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/feijoo-to-review-spanish-nationality-rules" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/feijoo-to-review-spanish-nationality-rules.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/feijoo-to-review-spanish-nationality-rules" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-20T14:05:13.696Z" source_reported: "2026-09-20T13:46:00.594Z" updated: "2026-09-20T14:05:13.696Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-20T18:30:45.104231+00:00" --- # Feijóo to review Spanish nationality rules *The PP leader also called for an 'orderly' migration policy and criticised the government's handling of the situation in Ceuta.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named body, but no independent outlets or named on-record sources. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from affected parties, clear separation of fact/comment, and specific details provided. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with some sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Alberto Núñez Feijóo stated Spain will be closed to those who break the law. - Feijóo announced a review of the process for granting, maintaining, and revoking Spanish nationality. - He advocated for an 'orderly' migration policy open to those who wish to work. - The PP leader also criticised the government's response to the situation in Ceuta. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the Popular Party (PP), has stated that Spain will be closed to those who come to break the law. Speaking in Badalona, Feijóo advocated for an "orderly" migratory policy that is open to those who wish to work. He also announced a review of the legislation concerning the granting and loss of Spanish nationality. Feijóo also addressed issues of crime and housing occupation, stating that Spanish families have the right to live without fear of their homes being occupied. He expressed a desire for Spain to be the safest country in the European Union. The PP leader contrasted irregular entry into Spain with entering with a work contract, calling the former a "nonsense" and stating that those who break the law will find Spain closed to them. He also criticised the government's handling of the situation in Ceuta, calling it a "disgrace" that the government abandons citizens during a crisis. ## Disagreement on nationality review details While Feijóo announced a review of how Spanish nationality is granted, maintained, and can be lost, the specific details of this review were not consistently reported across all digests. Some digests, such as those from Libertad Digital and El Debate, indicated that the review would include stripping nationality from repeat offenders or those convicted of serious crimes. Other reports, like those from El Nacional and El Confidencial, focused on the broader aim of 'recovering the prestige' of the Spanish passport and linking immigration policy to law enforcement. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports below mention the specific crime reduction figures for Badalona that were detailed in the full report from Eldiario.es, which were attributed to the city's mayor, Xavier García Albiol. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 15% (2) - Centre: 23% (3) - Right: 62% (8) 15 of 28 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-20T18:30:45.104231+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 21 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-20T19:15:14.198Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from Eldiario.es led with Feijóo's statement that Spain will be closed "a cal y canto" to those who come to break the law. This report also detailed his call for an "orderly" migration policy open to those who want to work. It included Feijóo's announcement of a review into how Spanish nationality is granted, maintained, and can be lost. The report also covered Feijóo's remarks on crime and housing occupation in Badalona and his criticism of the government's handling of the situation in Ceuta. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from 20minutos, ElNacional.cat, and El Confidencial focused on Feijóo's promise to close Spain "a cal y canto" to migrants who do not come to work. These reports highlighted his call for reviewing how Spanish nationality is granted and can be lost, with El Confidencial noting that he linked immigration policy to law enforcement and proposed penalties for serious crimes. ElNacional.cat specifically mentioned Feijóo's call to strengthen borders. ### Right - The right-rated reports from Libertad Digital, ESdiario, La Razón, OKDIARIO, El Debate, EL ESPAÑOL, El Mundo, and abc all highlighted Feijóo's announcement that he will review how Spanish nationality is granted, maintained, and can be lost. Several of these reports, including those from Libertad Digital, OKDIARIO, and El Debate, specified that this review would involve stripping nationality from repeat offenders or those convicted of serious crimes. Feijóo's call for an 'orderly' migration policy and his criticism of the government's management of the Ceuta situation were also present in these reports. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 7 - unknown: 15 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Euro Weekly News](https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/20/opposition-in-spain-vows-to-bolt-country-shut-and-strip-passports-after-serious-crime) — Opposition in Spain vows to bolt country shut - [Actualidad.es](https://actualidad.es/politica/2026/09/20/feijoo-promete-control-de-fronteras-y-reforma-de-la-nacionalidad) — Feijóo Closes Border to Irregulars and Reviews Nationality - [ondacero.es](https://ondacero.es/noticias/espana/feijoo-promete-retirar-nacionalidad-condenados-delitos-graves-recuperar-prestigio-pasaporte-espanol_202609206aaff7cd842478155a41557f.html) — Feijóo Promises to Withdraw the Nationality of Those Convicted of Serious Crimes in Order to "Recover the Prestige" of the Spanish Passport - [Catalunyapress](https://catalunyapress.cat/article/politica-nacional/2026-09-20/6021509-feijoo-utilitza-badalona-per-presentar-seva-recepta-per-catalunya-menys-proces-i-mes-seguretat-economia-i-serveis) — Feijóo Uses Badalona to Present Its Recipe for Catalonia: Less Process and More Security, Economy and Services - [Catalunyapress](https://catalunyapress.es/articulo/politica-nacional/2026-09-20/6021505-feijoo-utiliza-badalona-presentar-receta-catalunya-menos-proces-seguridad-economia-servicios) — Feijóo Uses Badalona to Present His Recipe for Catalonia: Less Procés and More Security, Economy and Services - [Libertad Digital](https://libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-09-20/feijoo-promete-que-revisara-como-se-concede-como-se-mantiene-y-como-se-pierde-la-nacionalidad-espanola-7462959) — Feijóo Promises to Review "How It Is Granted, How It Is Maintained and How It Is Lost" Spanish Nationality - [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/nacional/feijoo-promete-cerrar-espana-cal-canto-migrantes-no-vengan-trabajar-retirar-nacionalidad-cometen-delitos-graves_7038991_0.html) — Feijóo Promises to Close Spain "a Cal Y Canto" to Migrants Who Do Not Come to Work and Withdraw Their Nationality if They Commit Serious Crimes - [informacion.es](https://informacion.es/nacional/2026/09/20/feijoo-reclama-recuperar-proteccion-fronteras-134488792.html) — Feijóo Calls for 'Recovering the Protection of the Borders and the Prestige of the Spanish Passport' - [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/espana/2026/09/20/feijoo-reclama-recuperar-proteccion-fronteras-134488802.html) — Feijóo Calls for 'Recovering the Protection of the Borders and the Prestige of the Spanish Passport' - [elcorreoweb.es](https://elcorreoweb.es/espana/2026/09/20/feijoo-reclama-recuperar-proteccion-fronteras-134488811.html) — Feijóo Calls for 'Recovering the Protection of the Borders and the Prestige of the Spanish Passport' - [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/espana/2026/09/20/feijoo-reclama-recuperar-proteccion-fronteras-134488810.html) — Feijóo Calls for 'Recovering the Protection of the Borders and the Prestige of the Spanish Passport' - [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/nacional/2026/09/20/feijoo-reclama-recuperar-proteccion-fronteras-134488812.html) — Feijóo Calls for 'Recovering the Protection of the Borders and the Prestige of the Spanish Passport' - [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/espana/politica/2026-09-20/feijoo-espana-saltarse-ley) — Feijóo Threatens to «Close to 'Cal Y Canto'» Spain for «Those Who Come to Break the Law» - [El Independiente](https://elindependiente.com/espana/2026/09/20/feijoo-anuncia-que-revisara-como-se-concede-se-mantiene-y-se-puede-perder-la-nacionalidad-cuando-gobierne) — Feijóo Announces that It Will Review How Nationality Is Granted, Maintained and "Can Be Lost" when It Governs - [ESdiario](https://esdiario.com/nacional/260920/198197/feijoo-impone-atiza-sanchez-inmigrantes-trabajo.html) — The Most Resounding Feijóo Prevails: It Whips Sánchez, Warns Immigrants and Defends Work - [La Razón](https://larazon.es/espana/feijoo-anuncia-reforma-revisar-como-concede-mantiene-puede-perder-nacionalidad_202609206aafc917c2f1e92364110930.html) — Feijóo Announces a Reform to Review "How Nationality Is Granted, Maintained and Can Be Lost" - [Eldiario.es](https://eldiario.es/politica/feijoo-asegura-cerrara-cal-canto-espana-vengan-saltarse-ley_1_13524230.html) — Feijóo Assures that It Will Close "a Cal Y Canto" Spain for Those "Who Come to Break the Law" - [ElNacional.cat](https://elnacional.cat/ca/politica/feijoo-endureix-discurs-migratori-espanya-estara-tancada-pany-forrellat_1697935_102.html) — Feijóo Toughens Migration Discourse: Spain Will Be "Closed with Lock and Bolt" - [OKDIARIO](https://okdiario.com/espana/feijoo-promete-cerrar-frontera-inmigrantes-que-no-vengan-trabajar-retirar-nacionalidad-condenados-delitos-graves-20341876) — Feijóo Promises to Close the Border to Immigrants Who “Don’t Come to Work” and Withdraw Their Nationality From Those Convicted of Serious Crimes - [El Confidencial](https://elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-09-20/feijoo-revisara-nacionalidad-espanola-1hms_4427699) — Feijóo Asks to Review How Nationality Is Granted, Maintained and "Missable" - [Noticias de Navarra](https://noticiasdenavarra.com/politica/2026/09/20/feijoo-anuncia-revisara-concede-perder-nacionalidad-11565026.html) — Feijóo Will Review How Spanish Nationality Is Granted and May Be Lost if It Reaches the Government - [Deia](https://deia.eus/politica/2026/09/20/feijoo-anuncia-revisara-concede-perder-nacionalidad-11565027.html) — Feijóo Will Review How Spanish Nationality Is Granted and May Be Lost if It Reaches the Government - [noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus](https://noticiasdegipuzkoa.eus/politica/2026/09/20/feijoo-anuncia-revisara-concede-perder-nacionalidad-11565028.html) — Feijóo Will Review How Spanish Nationality Is Granted and May Be Lost if It Reaches the Government - [noticiasdealava.eus](https://noticiasdealava.eus/politica/2026/09/20/feijoo-anuncia-revisara-concede-perder-nacionalidad-11565025.html) — Feijóo Will Review How Spanish Nationality Is Granted and May Be Lost if It Reaches the Government - [El Debate](https://eldebate.com/espana/20260920/feijoo-anuncia-revisara-como-concede-como-mantiene-como-puede-perder-nacionalidad-espanola_460714.html) — Feijóo Will Review the Granting of Nationality: «Those Who Come to Break the Law, Let Them Know that Spain Will Be Closed to Lime and Singing» - [EL ESPAÑOL](https://elespanol.com/espana/politica/20260920/feijoo-promete-revisar-concede-mantiene-pierde-nacionalidad-espanola-recuperar-prestigio/1003744390136_0.html) — Feijóo Promises to Review How Spanish Nationality Is Granted, Maintained and Lost in Order to "Recover Its Prestige" - [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/espana/2026/09/20/6aafb741fdddffd3148b4586.html) — Feijóo Promises to Close the Border "a Cal Y Canto" to Immigrants Who Do Not Come "to Work" - [abc](https://abc.es/espana/cataluna/feijoo-confia-empuje-pp-cataluna-propiciar-limpieza-20260920131213-nt.html) — Feijóo Announces that He Will Withdraw Nationality From Those Who Commit Serious Crimes ## Questions **What did Alberto Núñez Feijóo say about migration?** Alberto Núñez Feijóo stated that Spain will be closed to those who come to break the law, but open to those who wish to work. He advocated for an 'orderly' migratory policy and criticised irregular entry into Spain. **What changes did Feijóo propose regarding Spanish nationality?** Feijóo announced a review of how Spanish nationality is granted, maintained, and can be lost. He suggested that this review would ensure greater equality before the law and potentially involve revoking nationality in cases of serious crimes. **What did Feijóo say about the situation in Ceuta?** Feijóo criticised the government's handling of the situation in Ceuta, describing it as a 'disgrace' and accusing the executive of abandoning its responsibilities and its citizens during a crisis. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/feijoo-to-review-spanish-nationality-rules. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Feijóo to review Spanish nationality rules", https://mediabias.news/politics/feijoo-to-review-spanish-nationality-rules