Madrid.- The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, announced that he will continue as leader of the Executive through an institutional statement without questions from the Moncloa.
“I have decided to continue, to continue with even more strength if possible at the head of the Presidency of the Government of Spain. This decision is not a continuous point, it is a full stop, I guarantee it.” Pedro Sánchez has finally revealed his decision following keeping Spain in suspense for five days, a reflection that “has been decisively influenced” by the social mobilization of recent days.
Sánchez has referred in a veiled way to the catharsis of the PSOE last Saturday, when leaders and militants gathered at the doors of the socialists’ headquarters to beg Sánchez to stay.
Also, to the massive displays of affection (in the world of politics and culture) and acts of support in various parts of the country.
“My wife and I know that this smear campaign will not stop. We have been suffering from it for ten years. It is serious, but it is not the most relevant thing. We can with her. The important thing, the truly transcendent thing, is that we want to heartily thank you for the expressions of solidarity and empathy that we have received, from all walks of life. Logically, they are going to allow me a special thank you to my beloved Socialist Party,” said the general secretary of the PSOE.
“This decision is not a full stop, it is a full stop. I guarantee it. That is why I assume before you my commitment to work tirelessly, firmly and with serenity for the pending regeneration of our democracy and for the advancement and consolidation of rights and freedoms,” he launched. In a new twist of the script, Sánchez has called to reverse this situation: “That the social majority, as it has done these five days, mobilize in a determined commitment to dignity and common sense, putting a stop to the politics of shame.” that we have been suffering for too long, because this is not regarding the destiny of a particular leader. That is the least. It’s regarding deciding what kind of society we want to be. And I think our country needs to do this collective reflection.”
Last Wednesday, following learning that a Madrid court was opening proceedings once morest his wife, Begoña Gómez, the president wrote and disseminated a “letter addressed to citizens” calling for reflection on the virulence of the opposition and its political forms and media tools. and judicial and anticipating that it would be until this Monday to communicate his continuity or his resignation as head of the Government. Sánchez has kept the secret until the moment of his appearance, even among some of his closest collaborators, in order for him and no one else, much less a leaker, to break the news.
During the statement, which lasted around ten minutes, the President of the Government detailed the reasons for his reflection. “No matter how high it may be, there is no honor that justifies the unjust suffering of the people one loves and respects the most and seeing how an attempt is made to destroy their dignity without the slightest foundation.” Also, he has ruled out that this five-day period was a strategy: “The letter I sent you might have been disconcerting, because it does not obey any political calculation. I am aware that I have shown a sentiment that is not usually admissible in politics. I have acknowledged those who seek to break me, not because of who I am, but because of what I represent; “It hurts to live in this situation, and I don’t wish it on anyone.”
Sánchez decided to stop out of “conviction”, in order to change the course of politics in Spain. “Either we say enough is enough or this degradation of public life will determine our future, condemning us as a country. It is true that I have taken this step for personal reasons, but they are reasons that everyone can understand and feel as their own, because they respond to core values of a supportive and family-oriented society such as Spain.”
“Collective consciousness”
After five days, the President of the Government has boasted that “collective reflection” has been launched, opening the way to “cleaning, regeneration, fair play.” “We have been letting the mud colonize political life and public life with impunity for too long, contaminated by toxic practices unimaginable just a few years ago. I appeal, consequently, to the collective conscience of Spanish society.”
The leader of the socialists has valued Spanish society, which “from the generous agreement, knew how to overcome the terrible and deep wounds of the worst of its past.” Therefore, he has asked all citizens to “be an example once more, an inspiration for a troubled and wounded world.” “Let’s show the world how democracy is defended. Let us put an end to this mud in the only possible way: through collective, serene, democratic rejection, beyond acronyms and ideologies, which I am committed to leading firmly as President of the Government of Spain,” culminated in a statement that will go down in history. Infobae
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2024-04-30 22:46:36