In a candid remark, the speaker warned that responding to fascism cannot mean retreating into the old bipartisan model that backed neoliberal policies, policies that had caused hardship for many families in 2011.
Under this new electoral landscape, the need is to acknowledge the fatigue people feel as campaigns grow tougher, and to foster genuine hope. The aim is to propose ideas that spark renewed optimism and joy, rather than simply stoking fear of fascism or defending a system rooted in neoliberal dogma.
There is a sense that calm, measured analysis cannot be delayed. The moment arrives this Tuesday when the Cortes Generales is scheduled to publish its dissolution in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
Unidas Podem has taken a cautious stance. Podem’s Organizing Secretary, Carles Fons, acknowledged the disappointing results and lamented that the July election call left insufficient time for reflection. The clear priority now is to defend the rights won in recent years and build on those gains.
reactions and reflections
The trio of parties composing Botànic faces its own set of directives as the post-election period begins. There is already talk about discussing the forthcoming call. Monday brought a day of turbulence for these teams. The regional government’s departure signals a crisis that had already lingered before the announcement. The loss of authority in Valencia marks a turning point for the city and its wider territory.
The remaining formations, Ciudadanos and Vox, turned their attention to national channels. Mamen Peris’s party endured a serious setback on Sunday, with discussions about attending the 23J date even raised. Ciudadanos convened its national commission in Madrid, from which decisions will extend to several autonomous communities.
Vox, which has strengthened its foothold in Alicante and expanded its representation in the Valencian Parliament with three deputies, cited statements from the national president. The leadership, chaired by Carlos Flores, plans to hold a party meeting this Tuesday to set the path forward.
Thus, all parties except the PP, which met yesterday, and Podemos, which has yet to set a date, must address two intertwined realities within roughly 48 hours of the polls’ closure. On one side, the need to reflect on the 28M results and begin healing political wounds; on the other, the challenge of maintaining a stable electoral mechanism while a shift in the Generalitat’s composition complicates the larger political balance and the entry of new members into the Valencian Cortes.
It is worth noting that Ximo Puig, the socialist general secretary, chose to exclude from electoral lists any positions held by non-parliamentary members who nonetheless took office as the administration’s size contracted considerably.
Another question concerns the current head of the Consell, who declined to respond to questions from the media yesterday, simply noting that there is a time for everything. There is speculation that Ferraz’s Pedro Sánchez might run in the generals, but the PSPV will face the decision with doubts about whether it is the moment to assume leadership or better to wait for the summer lull.
A similar situation pertains to Compromís, though with its own subtleties. With national figure Joan Baldoví stepping forward, the coalition seeks a candidate with enough appeal to retain its Madrid seat. Progress beyond judicial developments continues to exclude former Vice President Mónica Oltra, who remains entangled in legal matters while the party evaluates its next moves.