Podemos Announces Regional Leadership Renewals Across Spain and Sets Catalytic Timeline
Podemos has outlined the plan to elect new regional leaders in the Valencian Community as well as in several other autonomous regions. The party revealed that the process will run from December 26 through February 2, with parallel launches in Catalonia, Madrid, Aragon, the Balearic Islands, Asturias, the Canary Islands, and Murcia. The announcement signals a nationwide effort to refresh the party’s regional apparatus while maintaining a common schedule that aligns with broader organizational goals.
Public remarks from Podemos’ spokesperson highlighted a candid assessment of past performance. The spokesperson, Maria Teresa Perez, acknowledged that regional deployment did not unfold as quickly as hoped. She stressed that the current priority is to renew the party’s regional structures that were first strengthened in September and are now entering a phase of renewal. Perez underscored that this renewal is essential to bolster the party’s local work and expand capacity at the regional level, reinforcing the commitment to build more robust regional leadership teams.
The party noted that, once the renewal process is underway, the specific timelines for each step will be clarified. These steps include the registration of individual candidates, the collection of necessary validations or approvals, the compilation of candidate lists, and the voting procedures in regional assemblies. The clear sequencing of these stages is intended to provide transparency and confidence to members as they participate in the process.
In the Valencian Community, Podemos faces a notably challenging period. The results of the 28th of May election proved devastating for the party, leaving it without institutional representation at the autonomous level and prompting a series of defections among senior figures. The regional coordinator and the Valencia City Council candidate stepped down, followed by the Generalitat candidate. The departures triggered a managerial overhaul as the party began a comprehensive restructuring to steady the organization and reposition its leadership for the next electoral cycle. The internal shake-up also affected the regional federation, with several long-standing staff stepping away from active duties following the reorganization carried out from the Madrid headquarters.
Against this backdrop, Perez invited party members to engage actively in the primaries and to participate in debates that are both productive and constructive. She described the process as a chance to strengthen a key political instrument and asserted that greater participation is needed now more than ever to renew the party’s regional presence and effectiveness. The call to action reflected a broader emphasis on internal democracy as a mechanism for rebuilding trust and ensuring representation that resonates with local concerns.
Another notable contribution came from the party’s spokesperson, Pablo Fernandez, who praised the decision to place Irene Montero at the top of Podemos’ lists for the European elections. He framed this choice as a significant step toward forming a cohesive and strong left-wing group within the European Union. The evaluation highlights a strategic focus on European collaboration and the role of Podemos in shaping a more influential left-leaning presence in Brussels, which the leadership believes will reinforce the party’s legitimacy and impact on policy at the continental level.
As the renewal process unfolds, observers will watch for how the Valencia region navigates its internal restructuring, the alignment of regional priorities with national strategy, and the way new leaderships integrate with existing party structures. The path ahead will require careful coordination, transparent procedures, and sustained participation from members who seek to guide Podemos through a period of renewal while remaining rooted in local realities. The overarching objective remains clear: to restore momentum, expand regional representation, and reinforce the party’s capacity to engage communities across Spain and beyond.