{
  "id": 18114618,
  "title": "British residents in Torrevieja must register to vote in 2027 local elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/british-residents-in-torrevieja-must-register-to-vote-in-2027-local",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T11:46:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/04/british-residents-in-torrevieja-must-register-to-vote-in-2027-local-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British nationals and other international residents living in Torrevieja must register to vote in Spain’s 2027 local elections, set for May 23, 2027. Simply being on the padron, or official resident list, is not sufficient to participate. Eligible UK residents must apply between December 1 and January 15, 2027, provided they are 18 or older, have resided legally in Spain for at least three years, and meet other specified conditions. Even if British residents have voted in previous Spanish elections, they still need to reapply for the 2027 vote. EU citizens have a December 30 deadline to declare their intent to vote, while other nationalities may be eligible under reciprocal agreements, though residency requirements differ. The Torrevieja Electoral Census Office will notify eligible residents via mail from late November, with applications possible online, by mail, or in person at local government offices. For those uncertain about their registration status or requirements, contacting the Electoral Census Office at (+34) 900 343 232 is advised.",
  "summary": "Foreign residents in Torrevieja are being reminded that registration on the padron alone does not give them the right to […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The new registration requirement forces international residents to take proactive steps to maintain their political voice, as existing residency status no longer guarantees automatic participation in local elections.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}