Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's Popular Party (PP), has decided to bring forward the party's national congress to July, a move initially scheduled for April next year. This decision, announced during an executive committee meeting, underscores the PP's strategy to position itself as a ready alternative to the current government led by Pedro Sánchez. Feijóo emphasized the need for the party to be prepared for any potential early elections, a scenario he deems plausible given the political climate.
The advancement of the congress has been described by Feijóo as a 'meditated decision,' taken after consultations with key party figures, including former presidents José María Aznar and Mariano Rajoy. The PP leader's move is seen as a response to internal pressures, notably from Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who advocated for an earlier congress to streamline the party's electoral machinery. Feijóo's strategy reflects a broader aim to rejuvenate the party's leadership and ideological framework ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.
The congress, set to take place at IFEMA in Madrid, will not only elect a new party president under the current system but also deliberate on a political thesis to outline the PP's electoral priorities. This marks a significant step for the party, which has not updated its ideological stance since 2017. Feijóo has made it clear that he intends to run for re-election as party leader, dismissing any notion of internal challenges to his leadership at this stage.
This development comes amid heightened political uncertainty in Spain, with the PP positioning itself as a bulwark against what it describes as the 'chaos' of the current administration. By advancing the congress, Feijóo aims to consolidate the party's direction and ensure its readiness to contest elections, should Sánchez's government call for an early vote. The PP's move signals a strategic pivot to electoral mode, with the party keen to present a united and prepared front to the Spanish electorate.
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