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.'
Sumar, Comunes, IU, and Más Madrid will launch their left-wing alliance for the upcoming general elections on February 21
Several Spanish left-wing parties have announced their intention to come together for the upcoming general elections.
IU, Sumar, Más Madrid and Comunes will launch their 'left alliance' for the general elections on February 21 in an event in Madrid
The left-wing parties IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes plan to announce their electoral alliance in Madrid to prepare for the upcoming general elections.
Latest updates on political news, live | IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes will launch their "left alliance" for the general elections on February 21 in an event in Madrid
The leftist parties IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes will announce their alliance in Madrid on February 21 ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Elisa Mouliaá changes her mind and maintains her accusation against Íñigo Errejón
Actress Elisa Mouliaá has decided to continue her sexual assault accusation against former Sumar spokesperson Íñigo Errejón despite previously intending to withdraw it, following the Public Prosecutor's opinion suggesting no crime occurred.
Fratricidal Battle on the Left with Podemos at Risk of Disappearance and the Chunta on the Rise
The article discusses the internal conflicts within leftist parties in Spain, focusing on the struggles of Podemos and their relationship with Sumar as they approach the elections in Aragón.
Sumar proposes taxing the ultra-wealthy and using that money to pay for universal child benefits
The Sumar party in Spain plans to implement a wealth tax proposed by economist Gabriel Zucman, aimed at financing universal child benefits.
How the three left parties that joined in Sumar compete for less than 14% of the vote in Aragón
In Aragón, Chunta Aragonesista, IU-Movimiento Sumar, and Podemos-Alianza Verde are vying for less than 14% of the vote, each promoting their unique identities after previously uniting in the Sumar coalition.
Marta Abengochea, IU-Sumar candidate in Aragón: "We had a closed agreement with Podemos, but it was overturned in Madrid"
Marta Abengochea discusses the difficulties faced by the IU-Sumar coalition in Aragón, highlighting the collapse of a prior agreement with Podemos.
Moncloa proposes to separate pension increases and the prohibition of evictions into different decrees to ensure pension payments
The Sumar government is considering separating pension issues from the omnibus decree in order to secure a moratorium on evictions with the support of Junts and PNV.
Sumar opens up to separating pensions from the omnibus decree if Junts and PNV save the eviction moratorium
The coalition government partners are racing against time to secure pension revaluation and social shield measures after last week's setback in Congress that rejected the omnibus decree which combined both issues.
IU considers Sumar over and urges the formation of a space 'under the umbrella of a different name'
IU declares Sumar is no longer viable and calls for a new organizational agreement with democratic methods and a work schedule for upcoming general elections.
Sánchez will meet on Tuesday with Sumar and ERC and on Thursday with EH Bildu and PNV to discuss the deployment of troops to Ukraine
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will hold meetings next week with parliamentary groups to discuss the potential deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine amid a hypothetical ceasefire scenario.
IU rules that Sumar is "not an instrument capable of uniting" and demands changes, even of name, in the negotiation table with Díaz, Comunes, and Más Madrid
Izquierda Unida criticizes Sumar's current structure and calls for significant changes in the upcoming negotiations for electoral candidacies.
IU calls for a 'mobilizing' process for the general elections that surpass Sumar: 'It is evident that it is not capable of uniting'
Izquierda Unida is urging other Sumar parties in the government to create a future alliance for the general elections, with leader Antonio Maíllo advocating for a 'mobilizing' process to achieve better conditions.
Maíllo calls for surpassing Sumar and distancing from PSOE in the Government
Maíllo criticizes the EU's stance on Greenland threats and urges a historical call for NATO's exit while advocating for a clear departure from PSOE.
The reservations of Sumar and Podemos thwart the institutional declaration in support of the Iranian people
Political disagreements between Sumar and Podemos have stalled a parliamentary declaration supporting the Iranian people amid concerns over women's rights and repression in Iran.
Vicente Vallés on the confrontation between PSOE and Sumar over housing: 'Both government parties are in a save yourself if you can'
Vicente Vallés discusses the conflict between PSOE and Sumar regarding a housing initiative, highlighting their internal struggle while dealing with the electoral implications of the ongoing real estate market crisis.
IU, Sumar and Iniciativa del Pueblo Andaluz distribute electoral head candidates in the 8 provinces without waiting for Podemos
The left-wing coalition Por Andalucía has selected candidates to lead their electoral lists across eight provinces for the upcoming regional elections, without awaiting input from Podemos.
Yolanda Díaz asks Sánchez for
Yolanda Díaz criticizes the PSOE for not acting properly regarding housing policy and urges respect for their coalition partnership with Sumar amid increasing internal tensions.
The socialist wing of the Government says that the State Attorney opposes the extension of rental contracts required by Sumar and the partners
The socialist wing of the Government cites a report from the State Attorney to reject intervention in the rental market through contract extensions, as demanded by Sumar and other leftist coalition partners.
The PSOE halts the extension of rental contracts because it does not fit "within the Constitution" and Sumar denies it: "It has done it eight times since 2020"
The PSOE has paused the extension of rental contracts, claiming it's unconstitutional, while Sumar refutes this by stating it has been practiced eight times since 2020.
Feijóo will be summoned to appear in the commission investigating the DANA in Congress
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, is set to be summoned to provide explanations to Congress regarding WhatsApp messages with Mazón, as proposed by the PSOE and Sumar parties.
PSOE and Sumar open a legal dispute to see how to stop rent increases
The PSOE and Sumar parties are entering a legal dispute regarding measures to halt rent increases, with differing views on fiscal incentives and constitutional implications of rent freeze proposals.
The Spanish Left Skims Over the Iranian Uprising Against the Ayatollahs
The article discusses the discomfort of the Spanish left, particularly parties like Podemos and Sumar, in addressing the brutal repression faced by Iranians during protests against the Ayatollah regime, highlighting the lack of condemnation from prominent figures.
Sumar rejects Sánchez's formula for intervention in the housing market: 'It is unfair and ineffective'
The Sumar party has criticized Sánchez's housing market intervention plan, claiming it benefits landlords and stating they will not support it.
Sumar clashes with Sánchez over his housing announcements: will not support the "serious mistake" of "giving money away to landlords"
The political coalition Sumar announces its opposition to the fiscal incentives for landlords proposed by Pedro Sánchez, criticizing them as a serious error.
Yolanda Díaz rejects the new tax advantage for owners: 'Giving public money to rentiers is a serious mistake'
Yolanda Díaz has announced that her party, Sumar, will not support the new tax advantage for homeowners proposed by the Spanish government, calling it a serious mistake to give public money to rentiers.
IU softens its criticism of the financing model and eases tension in Sumar: "There is no principle of ordinality"
Izquierda Unida (IU) has reversed its criticism of the new regional financing system proposed by the government, considering it a good negotiation base due to its absence of ordinality principles.
The bases of IU overwhelmingly support joining with Sumar and Equo for the elections in Castilla y León
A significant 77.9% of Izquierda Unida members in Castilla y León favor collaborating with Sumar and Equo for the upcoming regional elections, with an invitation extended to Podemos to join the agreement.
Sumar wants an increase in pensions due to the gender gap
The political party Sumar advocates for increased pension benefits to address the gender gap in pension perception, proposing measures to the relevant commission for debate.
Sumar Galicia calls for the Spanish football team to leave the World Cup due to Trump's 'imperialist drift'
Sumar Galicia has requested that the Spanish national football team withdraw from the 2026 World Cup in protest against the perceived imperialist actions of the United States, particularly regarding its role in Venezuela.
The Catalan Pimec Launches an Assault on Conpymes, the Employers' Association Affiliated with Sumar
The Catalan business association Pimec is attempting to challenge Conpymes' leadership amid a conflict involving a push for the current president's removal and pending judicial decisions regarding the organization's role in social dialogue.