Anti-Corruption Agency Proposal by Sumar Allegedly Intended to "Whiten" the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) according to PP
In the heart of Spanish politics, the bill to create an Office for the Prevention of Corruption is currently under debate in the full Congress. This office, set to have the capacity to investigate all Administrations and parties and impose fines of up to one million euros, is a response to the rampant corruption that has plagued the country's political landscape.
The initiative has garnered mixed reactions, with some parties supporting it and others criticizing it. Vox, for instance, has expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the PSOE promoting an anti-corruption office, given their own involvement in judicial cases. Alberto Rodríguez Almeida from Vox stated, "Sumar and the PSOE do not have legitimacy to promote an anti-corruption office while they are involved in judicial cases."
The PP, on the other hand, has been accused of wanting to "whitewash the PSOE" with its proposal. Edurne Uriarte, speaking on behalf of the PP, accused Sumar and the PSOE of "exercise of hypocrisy" and "whitewashing the corruption of their own Government." This accusation comes amidst allegations of the former secretary of the PSOE organization, Santos Cerdán, being involved in corruption cases.
Cerdán, who is currently in preventive prison, has been accused by members or factions within the party itself, particularly during internal disputes or controversies. The Anti-corruption Office of Navarra concluded that the 76 million granted by the regional government to the company controlled by Cerdán "are null and void."
The PSOE, however, defends its stance, with Pepe Mercadal stating, "not all politicians are the same" and attacking the PP, stating that they expelled Pablo Casado, who denounced corruption within the party.
Meanwhile, other parties have raised concerns about the independence of the future body. Cristina Valido, the spokesperson for Coalición Canaria, demanded that the independence of the future body be guaranteed. Mikel Legarda from the PNV also expressed concerns, announcing that he will support the consideration of the draft law but will demand a "profound transformation" to respect autonomous competencies and avoid redundancies with the State Plan for the Fight against Corruption.
The issue of corruption in Spanish politics is not a new one. Oskar Matute (Bildu) estimated the annual cost of corruption at up to 90,000 million. The PP had the most corruption cases in that period, being involved in 40.5% of the proceedings.
The debate over the Office for the Prevention of Corruption is a significant step towards addressing the endemic issue of corruption in Spanish politics. As the discussions continue, it remains to be seen how the office will be structured and whether it will bring about the necessary changes to combat corruption effectively.
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