ABSTRACT
The relationship between populism and constitutional interpretation has various aspects that must be analysed before concluding with the negative response that could be given in the first place regarding the specific interpretation of constitutional jurisdiction in Spain. Naturally, the definition of what populism is considered to be and also of what is understood by constitution and constitutional interpretation are prior factors that can determine different responses to this radical incompatibility. The analysis carried out attempts to be essentially constitutional and is based on some very precise theoretical lines that will allow people to point out the problems that populism poses in its essential features and in relation to the constitutional rule of law and normative constitutions. The radical incompatibility between populism and constitution occurs because populism breaks up the constitution’s space and time coordinates. The political and social context of Spain has been transformed in a very significant way in recent years.
