Galician President's Plea for Early Elections at Spanish Conference

Galician President Rueda Calls for Early Elections in Spain President of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Rueda, used his address at the Conference of Presidents to advocate for early general elections in Spain. His speech, which started in Galician, underscored Galicia’s pride in its language before transitioning to Spanish for wider comprehension. Rueda's call for elections mirrors the stance of other PP party presidents. Beyond the election call, Rueda emphasized the need for improved regional financing and housing policies. He presented a proposal to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for expedited payments to the autonomous communities, asserting that Galicia rejects bilateral agreements that undermine the principle of equality in regional funding. On the housing front, Rueda expressed that the government's proposed pact represents a shift from previous policies, while advocating for the repeal of certain measures within the existing national law. He also highlighted Galicia's existing initiatives that align with Moncloa's proposals and requested the transfer of unoccupied Sareb apartments for social housing. His call for elections was followed by similar demands from Andalusian president Juanma Moreno and Cantabrian president María José Saéz de Buruaga, reflecting a growing sentiment within the PP party for a change in the national government. The event took place in Barcelona, Spain.