The political atmosphere in Spain is reaching a boiling point. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of the Partido Popular (PP—the main conservative party in Spain), used his intervention at the prestigious Toja Forum to launch a direct attack against the current administration. According to the PP leader, the recent rejection in the Congress of Deputies of two critical housing decrees serves as irrefutable evidence of the failure of Pedro Sánchez's government.
Feijóo was blunt in his criticism, citing a "lack of democratic hygiene" within the Executive. He denounced a governance model that relies heavily on decrees rather than legislative consensus and highlighted the alarming absence of General State Budgets (the annual financial plan that dictates national spending). Furthermore, he claimed the current administration not only polarizes society but also erodes institutions and neglects territorial integrity, specifically pointing to the sensitive situation in Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the north coast of Africa.
Feijóo's Shock Plan for Housing
Facing what he defines as a "broken market," the PP leader proposed an aggressive agenda that he promises to execute within his first month should he take office:
| Proposed Measure | Target/Goal |
|---|---|
| Housing Construction | 1 million new homes |
| Employment Generation | 600,000 new jobs |
| Tax Reduction | 60% cut for youth (35-40 years old) |
| Savings Accounts | Youth accounts with IRPF (Income Tax) deductions |
| Bank Guarantees | Covering 100% of the property price |
Context for International Readers
In Spain, the IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) is the personal income tax. The housing crisis is currently one of the most debated social issues, with young people struggling to find affordable rentals or mortgages in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona.
Feijóo argues that governmental inaction in construction has turned housing access into the ultimate symbol of political deterioration.
Source: IMAGO