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PP escalates judicial attacks without proposing alternative social protections

PP escalates judicial attacks without proposing alternative social protections

The PP escalates attacks against Sánchez without proposing alternative protections while the government executes 12.3% pension increases affecting 2.1 million…

The Spanish People's Party is intensifying pressure for early elections based on ongoing investigations against government members, while simultaneously blocking legislative initiatives that protect vulnerable workers and pensioners. Feijóo's strategy prioritizes electoral advantage over cooperation on social policy that directly affects millions of low-income citizens. 🔹 What happened: The PP has publicly documented 12 criminal cases with 17 charges and approximately 100 implicated individuals affecting government associates. During the same period, the Sánchez government has implemented a 12.3% increase in minimum pensions for 2024 and maintained zero-rated VAT on essential food items since 2023. Sánchez has confirmed his refusal to advance elections, emphasizing continued implementation of social measures. 🔹 Key players: The coalition government with ERC and Sumar (176 seats) has secured pension increases benefiting 2.1 million retirees and extended food price protections for low-income families. The PP, holding 137 seats, opposes current government while proposing no comparable social protection measures. Minor coalition partners condition their support on competency transfers and budget allocations. 🔹 Why it matters: While the PP demands elections, 2.1 million pensioners have received income increases exceeding 12% in monthly payments. Single-parent families earning under 600 euros monthly access essential foods without VAT. Advancing elections would pause these programs for 3-4 months during campaign periods, directly reducing income support and purchasing power for vulnerable populations. Legislative continuity ensures uninterrupted benefit distribution. 🔹 What to expect: If the government remains until 2027, planned fiscal reforms would increase taxes on large wealth holdings and multinational corporations, with revenue directed to social programs. A government change would likely reverse current social protections. The next two years will determine whether the current coalition consolidates these policies or electoral pressure shifts parliamentary control. 📌 EPM Take: The PP's demand for immediate elections prioritizes political advantage over guaranteeing continuity of measures protecting 2.1 million minimum pensioners and low-income families currently benefiting from 12.3% income increases.
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