The abusive use of the Royal Decree Law by the executive in Spain

The Rule of Law is a notion under construction, a concept in evolution, even in consolidated western democracies, such as Spain is today, almost half a century after the entry into force of the Constitution of 1978. One of the main challenges to the rule of law in contemporary Spain is the abusive participation of executive power in the legislative process through the instrument of the Royal Decree-Law (too strong a temptation, which may call into question the fair checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches).