Every weekend for the last many months, VPNs have been propping up Spain's economy. Why? Because it's the only way internet users in Spain can reliably access vital services like banking, productivity apps, gaming, or even the capital's city council website.

We have become aware of recent reports concerning legal proceedings in Spain that may affect VPN services, including Proton VPN. At this stage, we were not aware of any proceedings that may have been underway prior to these reports coming to light and have not been formally notified of any proceedings or judgment. Moreover, any judicial order issued without proper notification to the affected parties, thereby denying them the opportunity to be heard, would be procedurally invalid under fundamental principles of due process. Spanish courts, like all courts operating under the rule of law, are bound by procedural safeguards that ensure parties are given a fair opportunity to present their case before any binding judgment is rendered.