A historic moment will unfold when Marga Prohens takes the oath as president of the Balearic Islands. It marks the first time two female leaders have alternated at the highest level in this region, a notable milestone after a long period of male domination within Jamaat’s circles. From a feminist perspective, this development is welcome because two women have ascended to the tops of political parties that were traditionally led by men and have earned broad public backing. People may vote for whoever they choose, regardless of gender, and any woman, across ideological lines, can benefit from this important feminist achievement—even those who never acknowledged the debt to those who paved the way or never stepped up to the cause. If there is no change, the same pattern will repeat—one president replaces another. The moment carries significant responsibility and demands a clear, far-reaching vision from leaders. Yet it is understood that progress toward equality is not permanent, and the trial of leadership can be painful when a woman betrays allies or misjudges the path to power, risking credibility in the process. The preliminary investment agreement involving the PP and Vox in the archipelago appears to reflect far-right bias, with language that critics describe as racist and ultranationalist. It also signals a shift in framing the region’s violence against women, labeling it domestic violence in a way that critics say undermines autonomous jurisdiction and victim rights. Critics argue the document is aimed at testing Prohens’ resolve while signaling a political deal that prioritizes expediency over accountability. It raises questions about who signs on behalf of the state in moments of fragile consensus and where the balance of courage and responsibility truly lies. The metaphorical wedding night image is used to question the potential consequences of a partner who resorts to insults, implying that such alliances may not endure.
A growing debate on the right concerns underestimating gender-based violence, with some arguing that serious crimes like femicides require urgent action rather than rhetoric. Last night, Alberto Núñez Feijóo dismissed the misconduct conviction of Vox’s candidate for the Valencian Community, Carlos Flores, a man whom his party previously supported as a candidate for Madrid. Critics describe him as a misogynist obstacle to reaching the Generalitat, while Feijóo characterizes the matter as resolved and minimizes the severity of the misconduct. In addition, the spokesperson Borja Sémper frames a red line that compels Vox to adjust its messaging, suggesting that certain forms of coercion and intimidation should not define public discourse. This situation invites a renewed discussion about the need for fair, accountable leadership and the importance of safeguarding women’s rights in political processes. There is hope that conservative women who oppose the cultural battles will continue to push back against humiliating marital vows and insist on dignity and equality. Still, those voices are seen as being concentrated in Extremadura rather than in the Balearic Islands, highlighting regional disparities in how these issues are addressed and perceived.