Spanish Council of State, Advisory board in Madrid, Spain.
The Spanish Council of State is an advisory body to the government in Madrid that reviews draft legislation and administrative questions. The institution examines whether planned regulations comply with the constitution and offers recommendations on legal matters.
Charles I founded the body in 1526 to receive advice on foreign policy during territorial expansion. The institution later evolved into a general advisory organ for constitutional and administrative questions.
The council bears its name from the reign of Charles I and now occupies the palace on Calle Mayor. Visitors recognize the building by its classical facade with tall windows and stone ornaments.
The building stands on Calle Mayor in the historic center and can be reached from several metro stations. The palace serves as an administrative facility and is not normally open to the public.
The institution works with three categories of members: permanent councilors appointed for life, ex-officio councilors by virtue of their office, and elected councilors with four-year terms. This structure aims to bring different experiences and perspectives into the advisory work.
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