Compromís's main party, Més, advocates for the party's departure from the Sumar parliamentary group in Congress.
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Valencian Powerhouse Més-Compromís Breaks Away from Sumar Over Disagreements
In an unprecedented move, Més-Compromís, the heavyweight within the Compromís party, has unanimously decided to propose their withdrawal from the Sumar parliamentary group in Congress. The reason? To safeguard the capacity to defend the interests of the Valencians.
The tension between the Valencianist formation and Yolanda Díaz's Sumar party has been evident since last week. The turning point came when Sumar refused to call Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government, to testify before the Congress commission on the Valencia damage management on October 29. Més had proposed the appearance of Sanchez, among others, as per their proposal of names.
This decision sparked "monumental anger" within Compromís, prompting them to describe the situation as "unsustainable". This week, party sources informed our website that Compromís, being the proponents of the commission on damage, are corrected by the witnesses due to someone vetoing it, which they deem unsustainable, hence the move to the mixed group.
Compromís contested in the elections of July 23, 2023, as part of Sumar, which brought together the main progressive forces to the left of the PSOE. However, Més's decision could potentially fracture the unity within the plurinational group, with the possibility of Compromís following in the footsteps of Podemos by moving to the mixed group.
A Test of Loyalty: Més Stands Firm, Yet Committed to Government Support
The proposal, which is under discussion, will determine Més's position within the Congress. Historically, Més carries significant weight within the party's internal structure and boasts notable figures such as deputy Agueda Micó, Síndic in Les Corts Joan Baldoví, and Eurodeputy Vicent Marzà.
Despite their disruptive stance, Més has reaffirmed its commitment to the stability of the coalition government, the approval of progressive measures, and the defense of the electoral program with which it ran for the general elections.
Sumar Digs In Its Heels Over Sanchez's Testimony
In response to Compromís' proposal, Second Vice President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, has reiterated her opposition to Compromís' request for Sánchez to testify. However, Díaz expresses optimism about reaching an agreement within the coalition that would avert Més's proposed move.
Meanwhile, Verónica Barbero, Sumar's spokesperson in the Congress, has expressed a desire for negotiation and resolution through dialogue, believing that the conversations would lead to a satisfactory solution. The coalition leadership defends its stance on Sánchez's presence in the commission, stating that the investigation in Congress seeks to "clarify Mazón's management during the damage".
Initiative-Compromise Steadfast in Unity with Sumar
Concurrently, the executive of Initiative-Compromise, the second force within the Valencianist coalition, has unanimously approved, with 31 votes, to continue working within the plurinational group in Congress. Initiative, a split from Esquerra Unida del País Valencia (EUPV), seeks to expand the framework of state alliances and the Valencian Country to oust the PP from Madrid and articulate a progressive majority.
Regardless of the final decision, Initiative's deputy in Congress, Alberto Ibáñez, will remain within the Sumar parliamentary group. In response to Initiative's decision, Compromise has decided to make a "public opposition" to what they qualify as an "unsustainable situation".
The fallout between these political entities could have significant implications for the political landscape in Spain and the Valencian Community. Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
Additional Insights:As of the latest information, Més's proposal is yet to be confirmed whether Compromís has decided to withdraw from Sumar or not. The proposed withdrawal suggests internal disagreements and potential fractures within Sumar, which could impact unity within the plurinational group. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it would be essential to consult recent political news or statements from Compromís and Sumar.
- The ongoing disagreements within the Sumar parliamentary group, specifically between Més-Compromís and Yolanda Díaz's Sumar party, have surfaced in the realm of policy-and-legislation, with each side holding differing views on the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, testifying before a Congress commission.
- Amidst the political tension, general-news sources have reported that Més-Compromís, a key player in the Valencianist coalition, has proposed a move to the mixed group in Congress due to the unfavorable stance of Sumar on Sánchez's testimony, which Més views as unsustainable and potentially fracturing the unity within the plurinational group.
