How to Feed the Far Right
The article discusses how the Popular Party (PP) in Spain is accommodating far-right views in its negotiations with Vox, altering its leadership dynamics and policy positions.
The article delves into recent strategic moves by Spain's Popular Party (PP) as it engages in negotiations with the far-right Vox party. The PP's shift includes a leadership override at the regional levels in Extremadura and Aragón, effectively placing local leaders under the national party's influence. This maneuver hints at an internal 155 law-like framework intended to ensure a tight control over local governance amidst rising far-right sentiments.
Central to the discussion is the PP's newly released framework document which outlines their long-term agreements with Vox aimed at creating stable governance in Spain's autonomous regions. This document demonstrates the PP's willingness to adopt numerous propositions from Vox, particularly those that align with the ideological pillars of the European far-right. These propositions not only reflect a tactical alliance but also pose considerable implications for policy-making, especially regarding climate actions that are being sidelined in favor of budget approvals that cater to far-right interests.
Overall, the implications of this shift could resonate beyond regional governance; it may signify a broader acceptance of far-right ideologies into mainstream Spanish politics. The article critiques this dangerous normalization, suggesting that the integration of Vox's rhetoric could reshape policy landscapes across the country and potentially strengthen far-right movements in other European nations as well.