Opposition Intensifies Criticism of Ayuso in Madrid Assembly
Opposition parties amplify their critiques of Ayuso during a tense Assembly session.
- • Opposition criticizes Ayuso's healthcare management.
- • Demonstrations coincided with Assembly session.
- • Housing policy proposals face backlash from left-wing parties.
- • Calls for accountability and transparency intensify.
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The Madrid Assembly session on September 12, 2025, saw opposition parties escalate their criticism of regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso regarding her management of the Madrid region's healthcare and housing crises. Demonstrators outside the Assembly echoed the sentiments expressed within, voicing their displeasure with Ayuso’s policies.
During the session, leaders from various opposition parties emphasized the need for more accountability and transparency from Ayuso’s administration. Notably, they pointed to increasing numbers of citizens losing access to healthcare services as a serious concern. Opposition spokespersons called for drastic measures to address what they referred to as failures in the healthcare system, which they argued have been exacerbated by the government’s lack of urgency in tackling these pressing issues.
In a related outcry, both the Socialist Party (PSOE) and the left coalition Unidas Podemos targeted Ayuso’s latest housing policy proposals, claiming they would do little to alleviate the severe housing shortages impacting urban residents. The opposition accused Ayuso of prioritizing developer interests over those of struggling families, further fueling their argument that her government is disconnected from the everyday realities of Madrid's citizens.
Quotes from the session reflected a united front among opposition lines as they reiterated, "We cannot stand by while our healthcare system deteriorates, and families are pushed out of their homes. Change is needed now, not tomorrow," highlighting their determination to challenge Ayuso's leadership.