Concrete Steps on the Left
Spain's left-wing coalition, Sumar, is at a critical juncture as it seeks to establish a credible political identity ahead of upcoming general elections.
The 'Comunes' accuse Junts of 'harming Catalonia' for their 'no' to the anti-crisis decree of Sumar: 'Rectify and do not vote alongside PP and Vox, the 'payamas' of Donald Trump'
The Catalan party Comuns criticizes Junts for opposing the government's anti-crisis housing measures, calling on them to change their stance.
The division in the left strains La Moncloa: "We cannot afford to throw votes away"
The Spanish Socialists are concerned about the fragmentation in the left-wing bloc ahead of upcoming elections, fearing it may lead to lost votes.
Sumar reaffirms itself after its 'table slam': 'The PSOE thought we would swallow it and we have stood our ground'
Political tensions rise as Sumar asserts its position within the coalition government following a dramatic Cabinet meeting where significant decisions were made under threat of resignation.
The PP claims that Sánchez should have removed Sumar from the Government after the 'pressing catch' of the Council of Ministers
The secretary general of the PP, Miguel Tellado, argues that President Sánchez should have excluded Sumar from the government after a chaotic Council of Ministers meeting that addressed measures for the economic impacts of the Iran war.
The power struggle for control of Sumar after Yolanda Díaz prompts an extraordinary congress to oust its coordinator
A power struggle within the Sumar party following Yolanda Díaz's departure has led to the announcement of an extraordinary congress to potentially replace its current coordinator, Lara Hernández.
Sumar claims its protest in the Council of Ministers: 'Without us, there is no progressive government, only turns to the right'
Sumar's leader criticized the PSOE for failing to prioritize housing measures and emphasized their importance for a progressive coalition government in Spain.
Sumar raises the great challenge for housing after remaining sidelined in the Government and in the midst of a reorganization of its political space
Sumar pressures the PSOE to extend rental contracts, uniting the left in a critical moment for the Spanish coalition government.
Sánchez had to meet separately with the five ministers of Sumar to end two hours of ambush in Moncloa
Pedro Sánchez faced a two-hour delay at a press briefing as he was compelled to meet separately with Sumar ministers before unveiling a new economic relief package.
Why doesn’t Sumar leave the Government to stop its electoral decline?
The article discusses Sumar's decision to remain in the Spanish government despite internal conflicts and public criticisms, particularly regarding housing policies and tensions with the PSOE.
Sumar Movement will hold an assembly after the Andalusian elections to renew its leadership and redefine its identity
Sumar Movement plans to hold an assembly following the Andalusian elections to renew its leadership and clarify its political identity after Yolanda Díaz's withdrawal from the electoral race.
Sánchez approves a 5 billion plan to alleviate the rise in prices and another decree to freeze rents after tensions with Sumar
Pedro Sánchez's government has approved a €5 billion plan to mitigate rising prices and to freeze rents amid coalition tensions with Sumar.
Sánchez highlights the 'capacity for dialogue' as 'a value of this government' after blocking Sumar in the Council of Ministers for two hours and insists on his 'No to war': 'I am very angry'
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez emphasized the government's commitment to dialogue after a two-hour delay in the Council of Ministers meeting caused by Sumar, and he expressed his opposition to the war, leading to a tense coalition meeting.
Iran, Sánchez defeats Meloni: fuel prices down by 30 cents per liter. And he blocks rent increases
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez has approved measures to reduce fuel prices and combat rising rents, securing the coalition government with Sumar.
Breaking news on political affairs, live | Yolanda Díaz's no-show and the ministers of Sumar over housing measures delay the Council of Ministers
Yolanda Díaz and the ministers of Sumar did not attend a crucial meeting, causing a delay in the Council of Ministers related to housing policies.
The ministers of Sumar refuse to enter the Council of Ministers to force a negotiation on the measures of the plan against the war in the Middle East
Ministers from the Sumar party in Spain have refused to attend a Council of Ministers meeting to push for negotiations on proposed economic measures related to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Sumar plays its role in the Government under pressure to freeze rent
The minor partner in the Spanish government, Sumar, faces significant pressure to assert its role within the coalition amid a housing crisis.
The partners reject IU's rush to accelerate the selection of the candidate to replace Díaz
The leftist coalition Sumar is facing internal disputes as IU urges for a swift decision on a replacement for Yolanda Díaz, with no consensus on a candidate yet.
Bustinduy insists that he has been ruled out "many times already" as a candidate to lead the future Sumar
Pablo Bustinduy has reiterated that he has ruled himself out as a candidate for the leadership of Sumar, stating that no such offer has been made to him by left-wing parties.
The post-Yolanda battle erupts on the left: two sectors fight for leadership of Sumar while IU accelerates the candidate
A power struggle ensues within Spain's leftist coalition Sumar as factions vie for leadership following Yolanda Díaz's impending departure.
Oliver Laxe and Sumar Do Not Eat Torreznos
The article reflects on the recent local election in Soria, highlighting how the election of a trustworthy candidate shows a model for Spain.
Belarra slams the door on Podemos' 'reflection': does not change the unity strategy and blames PSOE and Sumar for Vox's rise
Ione Belarra, the secretary general of Podemos, rejected any strategic changes regarding left-wing unity, attributing the rise of Vox to the PSOE and Sumar.
Maíllo proposes to the parties of Sumar to speed up the election of the leader before May
Antonio Maíllo urges members of Sumar to expedite the selection of a new political leader by May.
The division and useful voting penalize the space to the left of the PSOE, which disappears from the Cortes
The leftist political space in Castilla y León, particularly Podemos and the IU-Sumar coalition, has seen significant electoral losses, indicating a crisis of representation as they failed to secure any seats in the recent elections.
Juan Gascón (IU-Sumar): 'Vox neither defends the countryside nor small and medium producers'
Juan Gascón, candidate from the IU-Sumar coalition, criticizes the far-right Vox party for its lack of support for agriculture and small producers while emphasizing the importance of the left's message in the upcoming elections.
Sumar urges PSOE to approve a social shield with a tax on energy companies and a cap on food prices
Sumar has called on PSOE to urgently implement a social shield to mitigate the economic impacts from the Middle East conflict, proposing a tax on energy firms and price limits on food.
Colau 'self-eliminates' as a candidate for the leftist front: 'Wants to collaborate but not lead'
Ada Colau has decided not to run as a candidate for the leftist coalition Sumar, which is seeking to replace Yolanda Díaz as its leader.
The Supreme Court endorses Sumar's claim to know the extraordinary profits of the banking sector
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the political party Sumar, mandating the Bank of Spain to disclose the extraordinary profits earned by banks from deposits at the ECB between 2022 and 2023.
Sumar proposes in the Government to recover the gas cap and anti-eviction measures due to the conflict in Iran
The Sumar party urges the Spanish government to restore the gas price cap and anti-eviction measures in light of the escalating conflict in Iran and its effects on energy prices.
Rufián sweeps as a candidate among Sumar voters who largely reject Yolanda Díaz
Gabriel Rufián has emerged as the preferred candidate to succeed Yolanda Díaz among Sumar voters, with 70% backing him in light of leadership changes within the left coalition.
Drinking water reaches 56 rural communities with support from Banco Pichincha's Sumar Juntos program
Banco Pichincha's Sumar Juntos program has successfully provided access to drinking water for over 31,000 people in rural communities across eight provinces in Ecuador.
Bustinduy fills the void left by Díaz and starts coordinating the ministries of Sumar
Following Yolanda Díaz's exit from the political scene, Bustinduy has taken over the coordination of Sumar's ministries, marking a new phase in the coalition government.
Can Sumar survive Yolanda Díaz?
The Spanish left of PSOE embarks on a re-founding period in search of a new leader.
Yolanda Díaz, the Refounder of the Left Who Aspired to the Heights but Reality Dimmed Her Star
Yolanda Díaz resigns from leading the new left coalition in Spain, stating she will not be a candidate in 2027 due to internal pressures.
PP, Vox, and Junts prevent the processing of Díaz's initiative to ban layoffs in companies relocating outside the EU
A right-wing majority in the Spanish Congress has blocked a proposal aimed at banning layoffs for companies relocating outside the European Union.
The new Sumar seeks to capitalize on the agitation on the left and finalizes a tour in Andalusia and Catalonia
The new leftist coalition Sumar is aiming to leverage recent unrest among leftist groups in Spain as it prepares for a campaign tour in Andalusia and Catalonia ahead of regional elections.
Blunt warning to Podemos to join the new alliance: 'Staying out will leave you cornered forever'
A new electoral alliance of the left is urging Podemos to join in order to avoid splitting the political space and losing potential electoral power.
The left displays alignment and activates the electoral machinery to attempt to rearm for the general elections
The left-wing coalition in Spain is uniting and gearing up for upcoming general elections amidst ongoing discussions and uncertainties regarding leadership roles.
Second Reestablishment in Three Years: What the New Sumar Is and the Uncertainties It Carries
The left alliance redefines itself without a clear leader, aiming to combat 'resignation' and potentially opens doors for Podemos.
The New Sumar: More Noise, Less Penalties
The relaunch of the political space Sumar emphasizes a project-oriented approach to improve people's lives rather than focusing on strategies.
The lefts of Sumar call to 'not resign' and defend 'unity' in the launch of their new alliance
Sumar's leftist coalition emphasizes unity and resilience in mobilizing progressive voters for upcoming elections.
The lefts of Sumar stage unity in their refoundation to stop the far right
The left-wing coalition Sumar is attempting to consolidate its unity to combat the rising far-right in Spain despite internal divisions.
The campus where Podemos was born looks with distance at the debate of left unity
Students at the Complutense University reflect ambivalently on the left's attempts at unity, questioning the purpose behind initiatives like Sumar.
Rufián's Proposal to Withdraw Candidacies in the Provinces Generates Doubts on the Left
Rufián's proposal to withdraw candidacies in provinces raises concerns among left-wing parties in Spain.
Yolanda Díaz Will Not Attend the Presentation of the New Alliance of the Sumar Parties: 'It Is Time for the Political Formations'
Yolanda Díaz announced she will not attend the upcoming presentation of the Sumar parties' alliance, emphasizing the importance of political formations at this time.
SUMAR+: who it is aimed at, how to register, and what the requirements are
The SUMAR+ Program is a public policy in Argentina designed to provide health services to individuals without formal coverage, ensuring free medical checkups, vaccinations, and health monitoring.
Rita Maestre: "Rufián's initiative is perfectly compatible with Sumar"
Rita Maestre, leader of Más Madrid, emphasizes her commitment to political recovery for her city after returning from maternity leave, targeting cost of living issues as her new priority.
Tesh Sidi reports receiving death threats and hate messages from 2,000 social media users to the police
Tesh Sidi, a deputy from the Sumar party, has filed a police report claiming to have received death threats and hate messages from over 2,000 social media users following her ironic comment on migrant regularization.
Sumar pressures for an automatic extension of leases and labels PSOE's fiscal approach as 'cosmetic'
The minority partner Sumar demands automatic lease extensions and dismisses PSOE's fiscal measures as insufficient regarding rising rental prices.
The new leftist alliance is presented with the slogan 'A step forward' and invites Podemos and other forces to its event
A new leftist alliance in Spain, featuring IU, Movimiento Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes, is inviting progressive parties to join their upcoming presentation event under the slogan 'A step forward.'