EH Bildu

The two Basque parties met this Wednesday in La Moncloa with the President of the Spanish Government on the occasion of the crisis opened by the Cerdán case. Both have asked Sanchez for democratic regeneration and responsibility, but with different nuances in tone and demands.

The head of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, met this Wednesday in La Moncloa with the spokespersons of EH Bildu in the Congress and the Senate to discuss the relationship of the Spanish Government with the allies of the investiture.

The head of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, met this Wednesday in La Moncloa with the spokespersons of EH Bildu in the Congress and the Senate to discuss the relationship of the Spanish Government with the allies of the investiture.

On the other hand, the PP wants it to be this week. The Spanish Government has explained that 9 July is the first date on which Sanchez is free because he already has several international commitments on his agenda, namely the NATO summit on 24 and 25 June and the European Council on 26 and 27. 

ERC will also meet with Sanchez tomorrow within the calendar of meetings organized by the Spanish Government. We can not participate in the meetings. On the other hand, the Spanish Government has proposed that Sanchez appear in Congress on Cerdán, Leire and European issues on 9 July.

The Secretary General of EH Bildu says there is a need for "clear depuration." He also points out that there is a need for "a strong political agenda that touches the model of state."

Maddalen Iriarte has stated in Euskadi Irratia that the credibility that Pedro Sánchez has given to the UCO report since its inception has surprised them.

At the closing ceremony of the EH Bildu congress in Bizkaia, Iker Casanovas said that both in Bizkaia and in the whole of the Basque Country the majority is left-wing, so policies must be reversed.

The PP needs 176 votes in Congress to dismiss the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, by means of a motion of censure. The most viable or feasible options would be to get Junts or the support of the PNV with Vox. 

Several groups that supported Sanchez's investiture have also asked the PSOE for explanations.

He has expressed concern about the information published about Cerdán and has stressed that citizens are watching the government's explanations.

Coalición Canaria, for its part, has called for a State of the Nation Debate to be held to address the issue and has also stated that the search for culprits is the job of the judges.

Sumar , in coalition government with the PSOE, has also called for "transparency" from the PSOE in the face of "serious accusations" against Cerdán.

Opposition groups increase pressure on Sanchez

The PP spokesman in Congress, Miguel Tellado, has asked the coalition government to give explanations. He has gone further and wants resignations and early elections. "Today Pedro Sánchez has to appear, taking advantage of the fact that today he has to come to congress," he said in the halls of the congress.

Vox, for its part, has expressed its intention to initiate legal proceedings following the UCO report.

According to various media reports, on a recording obtained by the UCO unit of the Civil Guard, PSOE's Secretary of Organization, Santos Cerdán, is heard talking about the money owed to them by various companies, with former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his former adviser, Koldo García.

In total, the debt would be around EUR 400 000, according to the researchers, for charging commissions to construction companies in exchange for awarding public works.

"It's silly that 20 Spaniards talk to the pinganillo at a meeting," said PP Senator Alfonso Serrano. Representatives of ERC, Junts, Lukashenko, BNG and AHI have also left.