Elections held on 28 May allowed Vox to enter the Provincial Council of Alicante. Ultra formation obtained its first ever member of parliament in the state institution; this record is occupied by the councilor of Sant Joan d’Alacant Gema Alemán. Santiago Abascal’s party has not been slow to make its ideology noticeable in the State House since deciding not to join the writings of the People’s Party, PSPV-PSOE and Compromís. 25 NovemberInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Vox’s refusal to adhere to the popular, socialist and Valencian party text meant that what should have been an institutional declaration supported by the four groups represented in the Provincial Council had to remain a motion of the three parties that made it. We unhesitatingly condemn sexist violence. This fact has caused an unprecedented situation in the provincial institution since the signing of the contract. State Pact Against Gender ViolenceIn 2017, all parties rowed in the same direction without any discrimination. During this period, in addition to the parties already represented, Ciudadanos and Esquerra Unida also had MPs.
plenary sessions
In this context, it is useful to remember that the ordinary general assembly sessions held in the first week of each month in the Provincial Assembly always begin with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of sexist violence. The debate created in the institution by Vox’s refusal to participate in the joint statement led the PP, which alone constitutes the government team, to put some data on the subject on the table. Figures at the end of October showed that this was the case in Spain. 51 women were killed It is held by partners or former partners, five of which are in the Valencian Community. 40 of them were killed without complaint. By nationality, 30 of them are Spanish and 21 are from other countries. According to INE, the number of women victims of gender-based violence increased by 8.3% compared to the previous year.
Vox’s Provincial Assembly speaker Gema Alemán, along with three other parties, was tasked with justifying her party’s refusal to comply with the declaration. He did this by resorting to the usual argument. ultra training, references are made to the condemnation of domestic violence and the extension of protection to men, children, the elderly and women with same-sex partners. Alemán also wanted to encourage other groups to call on the central government to end laws such as the “only yes is yes” or “transgender” law. This fact led the president of the institution, Toni Pérez, to demand that the representative of Vox submit proposals to obtain the support of other parties in the upcoming plenary sessions, but also not to interfere with these issues in the agenda of the parliament. Conviction for sexist violence and commemoration of 25N.
From the remaining formations of the Provincial Council, they showed their disapproval of this law. Vox location. «We must all stand by the State Pact. It should have been an institutional declaration, but it remained a motion,” complains Equality MP Loreto Serrano. “We cannot turn our backs on the scourge of gender-based violence caused by institutions,” adds Socialist MP Raquel Marín. “Until now, there has always been consensus between the parties. It is bad news that we stopped today on a motion,” concludes Ximo Perles, representative of Compromís.
Toni Pérez: “Violence against women is a reality”
The popular Toni Pérez, president of the Provincial Council of Alicante, has been very strong when it comes to condemning sexist violence, clarifying the position defended by his formation and signaling his distance from Vox. “No one can be in favor of any form of violence, no one. The Provincial Council rejects the sexist violence suffered by women. “This is a fact,” Benidorm’s mayor said in response to Vox’s speech pointing out that men, children and the elderly are also victims of violence.