Miriam González Calls for Political Renewal Amid Spain's Corruption Crisis
Miriam González urges a political overhaul in Spain to address corruption and revive democracy by proposing a new party and transversal politics.
- • Miriam González calls for a political 'cleaning' to combat corruption in Spain.
- • She proposes creating a new political party focused on inclusivity and ethics.
- • Current major parties PP and PSOE are criticized for maintaining the status quo.
- • González warns the EU internal market needs urgent reform to avoid failure.
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Miriam González Durántez, president of the association España Mejor and a lawyer with expertise in international trade, has highlighted a pressing need for political reform in Spain to combat the widespread corruption and clientelism undermining democracy. In a recent dialogue with former minister Jordi Sevilla, González identified a pervasive "climate of national divorce" and described Spain’s current political parties, particularly the PP and PSOE, as representing the entrenched status quo that has failed to advance meaningful change.
She proposed the creation of a new political party to address systemic issues, advocating for a transversal political approach that transcends traditional divisions and focuses on public needs and ethical governance. González criticized the failure of past reform attempts by parties like Podemos and Ciudadanos, attributing stagnation and political immobility to lack of cooperation and transparent leadership. She also expressed concerns about the European Union’s internal market, warning that without urgent reforms, it risks becoming a failure.
González underscored the historical context of Spain’s political structures and the urgent requirement for "cleaning" these institutions to restore trust among citizens. Her reflections emphasize transparency, ethical governance, and citizen inclusion as essential to repairing the disconnect between the political class and the Spanish population. As she contemplates her future political role, González’s call for reform resonates amid growing demands to tackle corruption and revive democracy in Spain (ID 113679).
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.