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## Carmen Calvo: “Democracy has only just begun” The President of the Spanish Council of State presents the collaboration between this advisory body and universities at the UJI

10/04/2025 |
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Carmen Calvo, President of the Spanish Council of State, visited the Universitat Jaume I today, where she met with Rector Eva Alcón, who also serves as President of CRUE. Calvo delivered a lecture titled "The Consultative Function: Democracy and the Constitution", presenting the role and institutional significance of Spain’s highest consultative body, which will celebrate its 500th anniversary next year. The event, coordinated by UJI's General Secretariat, is part of a collaboration with CRUE to promote opportunities for university students, such as internships, research projects, thesis supervision, and entry into the Council’s legal corps.

During the visit, Alcón highlighted Calvo's political career and commitment to democratic values. Calvo emphasized the need to involve young people in democratic institutions and encouraged deeper ties between the Council and universities. She underlined the importance of defending democracy against authoritarianism and praised ideological pluralism as essential to democratic processes. Calvo also called for intergenerational dialogue to bridge historical understanding and future perspectives. Founded in 1526, the Council of State plays a key constitutional role, offering expert legal advice grounded in reflection, dialogue, and constitutional loyalty.

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