The leadership of Spain's far-right party Vox quickly approved their financial accounts using informal communication methods, highlighting concerns over internal party governance and secrecy.
The leadership of Vox, a far-right political party in Spain, convened to approve their financial accounts amounting to 14 million euros in a remarkably brief meeting that lasted only an hour, conducted via emojis and WhatsApp. This informal method of decision-making has raised eyebrows among party members, particularly regarding the lack of substantial debate or deliberation, with accusations that significant decisions are made without proper consultation. Reports suggest that many within the party feel that the structure is overly centralized under its leader, Santiago Abascal, creating a culture of fear that discourages dissent.
Internal sources have revealed that the Executive National Committee (CEN), which is supposed to provide oversight and direction, is effectively a decorative body where decisions are claimed to be pre-determined. Members express concerns that any form of questioning the processes or seeking explanations leads to social exclusion or expulsion from the party. This atmosphere is described as one of total sectarianism, case in point being the recent approval of the financial accounts, which was carried out in an environment devoid of real scrutiny or discussion.
The dynamics within Vox are increasingly notable, particularly concerning the interactions with other political entities, including the People’s Party (PP) and criticisms directed at their leadership. The leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has publicly called for stronger action against perceived threats from Vox, indicating a fractious relationship between the right-wing factions in Spain. The dismissive tone of the Vox meeting underscores tensions within the conservative political landscape and raises questions about the democratic practices within the party itself.
