Más Madrid proposes restricting religious preaching on the Metro

The party has filed a Non-Binding Motion in the Assembly to amend the suburban railway regulations and limit proselytism.

Generic image of the interior of an empty Madrid Metro train carriage.
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Generic image of the interior of an empty Madrid Metro train carriage.

The parliamentary group Más Madrid has registered a Non-Binding Motion (PNL) in the Assembly of Madrid to modify the Regulations of the Metropolitan Railway, seeking to restrict the dissemination of religious messages and proselytism on the subway.

The initiative, presented by Más Madrid, argues that while religious freedom and freedom of expression are fundamental rights, they must be modulated in enclosed spaces such as public transport. The political group points out that travelers are in a state of "temporary captivity" and appeals to the non-confessional nature of the State to maintain neutrality in public services.
The PNL urges the Government Council of the Community of Madrid to make specific regulatory changes. Among the requested measures is the modification of Decree 49/1987 to classify proselytism, preaching, or active evangelization on trains, platforms, and halls as an infraction. Clear protocols for security personnel and information campaigns on coexistence rules are also requested.
Más Madrid considers that the current regulations lack specific detail, which creates legal uncertainty for security personnel when addressing these situations. With this proposal, they aim to ensure an environment of neutrality and respect for all users of the Madrid Metro.