Tensions Escalate in Spain's Coalition Government as Sumar Demands Reshuffle
Sumar coalition parties have escalated demands for a government reshuffle amid criticism of PSOE’s leadership, while Moncloa urges continued legislative focus despite internal conflicts.
- • Sumar coalition parties publicly criticize PSOE and demand a government relaunch.
- • Sumar focuses on addressing housing issues including rental contracts and eviction moratoriums.
- • Moncloa responds lukewarmly, emphasizing ongoing dialogue and legislative continuity.
- • Pilar Alegría avoids confirming calls for Sumar to leave the government despite tensions.
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In December 2025, rising tensions within Spain's coalition government have come to a head as Sumar parties openly criticize the PSOE leadership and demand a comprehensive government reshuffle. This internal discord highlights ongoing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the handling of key social issues.
Representatives from coalition parties including Izquierda Unida, Comunes, Más Madrid, and Movimiento Sumar voiced their concerns during a press conference in Congress, expressing frustration with the PSOE's failure to effectively address corruption and sexual and labor harassment cases within the party. Enrique Santiago, IU's parliamentary spokesperson, described the PSOE as "disoriented and paralyzed," noting a pattern where initial refusals from the PSOE are eventually followed by grudging political agreements.
Sumar insists that a mere personnel shuffle is insufficient, calling instead for a relaunch of the government to decisively tackle critical issues such as housing. They are particularly focused on extending expiring rental contracts and imposing a moratorium on evictions affecting vulnerable families. An urgent meeting request to the PSOE aims to discuss these pressing challenges, reinforce transparency, and ensure immediate action on social and democratic agendas.
However, Moncloa’s response to these demands has been notably lukewarm. Government spokesperson Pilar Alegría emphasized the ongoing dialogue with Sumar, stating that meetings happen nearly daily, and reiterated the commitment to a shared legislative roadmap. Alegría avoided commenting on calls for Sumar to leave the government or on Yolanda Díaz’s demands for a reshuffle, which Sánchez has firmly rejected. Instead, she stressed the importance of maintaining focus on governance, noting there remain two years left in the legislative term to work for the citizens' benefit.
The current impasse reveals a coalition grappling with internal divisions and strategic uncertainty amid growing public scrutiny. While Sumar pushes for urgent reforms and a change in direction, Moncloa appears intent on continuity, underscoring the political challenges facing Spain’s ruling coalition as it navigates the remainder of its mandate.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
