The regulation recognises that the Senate may demand the Prime Minister's appearance before the Plenary regarding rail accidents, pursuant to Art. 73.1 of Organic Law 2/1979. This right applies specifically to the incidents occurring in Adamuz (Córdoba) on 18 January 2026 and on the R1 and R4 Rodalies lines (Catalonia) on 20 January 2026. Although the Council of Ministers' Agreement of 17 March 2026 rejects this demand, the Constitutional Court has declared a conflict between constitutional bodies.
The Senate may exercise its constitutional right to demand the Prime Minister's appearance in cases of serious rail accidents. The Government faces a legal obligation to explain the causes, which may lead to political pressure. Government advisors must assess the risk of a constitutional conflict and prepare legal responses. Railway administrations must be prepared for potential investigations or audits resulting from the appearance.
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