Introduction
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The political panorama in Galicia
This weekend the elections will be held in Galicia, and the question that everyone is asking is whether the Popular Party (PP) will revalidate the absolute majority or if the door will be opened to a left-wing government chaired by the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) , with the support of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and Sumar, in case it obtains representation. The PP has historically been strong in Galicia, but the electoral campaign has been complicated for Alfonso Rueda, Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s successor. According to the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), there is a possibility that the PP will lose its absolute majority, which has generated concern in the party.
The Galician electoral law and its impact on the elections
To understand the context of the elections in Galicia, it is important to know the Galician electoral law. This law complicates things for the left, since the two provinces that traditionally vote more conservatively, Lugo and Ourense, have more weight in the electoral system. In addition, a minimum vote threshold of 5% is established, which excludes smaller political parties.
The PP strategy and the mood of the popular people
Despite the historical strength of the PP in Galicia, the electoral campaign has been complicated for Alfonso Rueda. According to the CIS, the mood of the popular party is one of concern, which has led the party to resort to classic strategies for elections in danger. They have made many mentions of ETA and have had the support of related media, such as TVG, which has tried to link the BNG with terrorism (https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_(grammatical)).
The impact of political decisions
In the midst of the electoral campaign, a controversy has arisen around political decisions related to the management of the pandemic. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, has been criticized for her response to the COVID-19 crisis in nursing homes. She has questioned her decision not to transfer elderly patients with COVID-19 to hospitals, arguing that they were going to die anyway (https://www.rae.es/duda-linguistica/es-correcto- add-article-to-first-name-as-in-luis-or-susana).
The agricultural sector and rural protests
Another relevant issue in these elections is the agricultural sector and the rural protests. Despite the proposals of the Minister of Agriculture, the protests continue. It is important to understand that large companies in the food sector have taken advantage of inflation, while farmers and ranchers face a major crisis. Although demonstrations and protests have been held, little is said about the large livestock and agricultural exploiters.
Conclusions
In summary, the elections in Galicia present a political panorama in motion. The PP faces the possibility of losing its absolute majority, which has generated concern in the party. The Galician electoral law and political decisions related to the management of the pandemic have also been relevant topics in the electoral campaign. Furthermore, the agricultural sector and the rural protests have revealed the underlying problems in this sector. These elections will mark the political course of Galicia in the coming years
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