A beginning of the course marked by confrontation
The Congress of Deputies is preparing for a new legislative period, but this beginning is not at all usual. The tension between the Popular Party and the Spanish government has intensified, with a series of demands to appear that seek to clarify several controversial incidents in recent months.
The spotlight on Pedro Sánchez
The Puigdemont case
One of the central issues that the PP wants President Sánchez to address is the controversial return of Carles Puigdemont to Barcelona. People demand explanations about how it was possible for Puigdemont to be able to hold public events while an arrest warrant was in full effect. The responsibility, according to the PP, falls directly on the Sánchez government, while the latter defends that the Catalan police were the ones who did not act.
The migration crisis
The Popular Party has also emphasized the management of the migration crisis, especially in relation to arrivals in the Canary Islands. Following a recent meeting between Sánchez and the Canary Islands president, the PP is asking for details on the measures the Spanish government is implementing to address this urgent situation.
Maria Jesus Montero under the magnifying glass
The first vice-president and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, is also a prominent target of the PP. The populists want him to explain the details of the pact between the PSC and ERC on the financing of Catalonia, an agreement that has generated controversy and could affect the economic sustainability of the country.
Criticism of other ministers
Oscar Puente and the railway chaos
The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, is accused of not having properly managed the railway services, especially during the times of greatest influx of users. The PP demands clarifications on the measures taken to avoid the chaos experienced at the stations.
Ana Redondo and the controversial laws
Finally, the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, must face criticism related to errors in the drafting of two significant laws: the Trans Law and the Parity Law. The consequences of these mistakes are the focus of the demands of the PP, which wants Redondo to explain the measures that will be taken to solve these issues.
Conclusion: an evolving political scenario
With a new political course underway, the dynamic of confrontation between the Spanish government and the Popular Party promises intense moments. The expected appearances in Congress will be key to the continuity of the executive and to the country’s political stability. The government’s response to the demands of the PP could set the tone for the coming months.