Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González expressed his disillusionment with the PSOE and stated he would vote blank in the upcoming elections if Pedro Sánchez remains the candidate.
In a recent discussion at Los Desayunos del Ateneo, former Socialist Prime Minister Felipe González expressed his profound disappointment with the current trajectory of the PSOE, the party he was instrumental in founding back in 1974. He emphasized his intention to vote 'in blank' if the current leader, Pedro Sánchez, remains the candidate for upcoming elections. González articulated skepticism about whether Sánchez would step down if he fails in the elections, suggesting that some of Sánchez's allies are privately positioning themselves as potential successors.
González's comments come amid broader concerns about the direction of the PSOE and its strategic alliances, particularly its agreements with other parties like Bildu. He notably stated that he views a pact with the right-wing Vox party as more legitimate than any collaboration with Bildu, reflecting deep divisions within the Spanish political landscape. González's frustration highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the PSOE and the complex dynamics of coalition politics in Spain, where traditional party lines are increasingly blurred.
His remarks underscore a growing discontent among some within the Socialist ranks, questioning whether the party’s current strategies effectively address the rise of populism and discontent among voters. González argued that the primary remedy for stopping populism is for 'Spain to function better,' a call to action for the party to reassess its policies and leadership in order to regain public trust.
