Historic Decision by the Supreme Court: Pazo de Meirás Transfers to the Spanish State
Supreme Court Issues Historic Decision - The Supreme Court on Pazo de Meirás - The Spanish Supreme Court has unanimously issued a historic decision confirming that the Pazo de Meirás palace belongs to the state. According to this ruling, the heirs of dictator Francisco Franco will have to return this significant historical monument, which they have held in their possession for decades, to the state.
This unanimous ruling by the court once again emphasizes the illegality of the palace's transfer to the Franco family's ownership. This decision constitutes an important precedent in Spanish legal history and is regarded as the restoration of long-awaited historical justice.
However, the Supreme Court also ruled that the state must compensate the Franco family for the expenses incurred in maintaining the palace since 1975. This compensation was determined taking into account the disputed points regarding the use of the property.
The Pazo de Meirás palace was "gifted" to Franco in 1938, during the Spanish Civil War. However, for many years, there have been claims that this "gift" was obtained through coercive and illegal means.
Following this decision, the palace is expected to be opened to public use in the future. The Spanish government and local administrative bodies intend to make Pazo de Meirás available to the public, preserving its cultural and historical value.