Economic protests surged across Spain over the past year , fueled by young people known as `` indignants , '' who criticized government officials and financial institutions . A corruption investigation widely reported in Spanish media is fueling criticism of the royal family . The scandal has led to calls for a new election and an overhaul of Spain's political system. King Juan Carlos receives 292,752 euros annually . Prince Felipe , next in line to the throne , receives about half that amount .
A corruption investigation widely reported in Spanish media is fueling criticism of the royal family . The scandal has led to calls for a new election and an overhaul of Spain's political system. King Juan Carlos receives 292,752 euros annually . Prince Felipe , next in line to the throne , receives about half that amount .