Reflection by Pedro Sánchez and unexpected reactions
Pedro Sánchez is on his second day of reflection, taking the unusual decision to paralyze his commitments until Monday to deliberate on his continuity in office. This news has taken ministers, government partners and the opposition by surprise, generating an attempt to convince the president not to resign.
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, has expressed his discontent with Sánchez’s decision, recommending less reflection and more focus on citizens. Furthermore, he has urged the PSOE to stop organizing demonstrations of support to convince the president.
Emergency and defense meeting of the Government
The second vice president, Yolanda Díaz, has summoned the coalition ministers to analyze the situation of the Government, emphasizing the importance of complying with the mandate and defending democracy in the face of attacks on progressive governments.
The spokesperson for Más Madrid in the City Council, Rita Maestre, has denounced the use of lawfare and has called to defend the coalition government and democracy in the face of recent events.
Criticism and support for Pedro Sánchez
The president of the Collective of Victims of Terrorism in the Basque Country (Covite), Consuelo Ordóñez, has criticized the National Deputy Secretary of Health and Education, Esther Muñoz, for mentioning ETA in a message of criticism against Pedro Sánchez.
The former President of the Government José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has expressed his support for Pedro Sánchez’s reflection, highlighting the importance of facing the damage caused by hatred and anger in politics.
Decisions and political positions
The coordinator of the Madrid federation of Izquierda Unida, Álvaro Aguilera, has announced his pre-candidacy for the federal assembly, presenting an alternative list critical of the organization’s alliance policy.
The PSOE has decided to postpone the Federal List Commission due to the uncertainty generated by Pedro Sánchez’s decision on his resignation, postponing the approval of the candidacies for the European elections.
