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Spanish People's Party Unveils Political Document Echoing US Constitution and Advocates for National Unity

The PP's upcoming Congress will address the spirit of Spain's democratic transition, emphasizing unity and reformist values.
The People's Party (PP) of Spain has adopted a preamble reminiscent of the United States Constitution in its new political document, set to be discussed at its National Congress in July.

The document begins with a collective appeal to Spaniards, proclaiming a commitment to dismantle divisions that threaten national unity.

The PP positions itself as a 'centrist-reformist party,' aiming to unite various ideological families, including liberalism, Christian democracy, and conservatism.

Among its core values are the defense of 'liberal democracy' and a 'social market economy,' emphasizing the necessity for a strong Europe and a cohesive Spain characterized as a 'NATION OF FREE AND EQUAL CITIZENS.'

The PP's document highlights the significance of the democratic transition, culminating in the 1978 Constitution, not only as a foundational moment for Spanish democracy but also as a 'best example of the spirit of reconciliation' that has allowed the country to progress.

It describes post-Franco Spain as 'the freest and most prosperous' era in history, supported by three main pillars: parliamentary monarchy, constitutional democracy, and the system of autonomous communities designed to articulate diversity without undermining national unity.

The party expresses concerns that the legacy of this national project is under threat due to what it terms the 'radicalization' of leftist discourse, which it claims utilizes polarization and confrontation to maintain political power.

The document asserts that the current socialist leadership has sought alliances with independence forces out of a perceived inability to secure a majority for their political agenda.

The PP accuses the progressive policies of Memory Democracy, initially promoted by former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and continued under Pedro Sánchez, of undermining the reconciling spirit of the 1978 transition.

The report suggests that these policies attempt to reintroduce conflict-driven rhetoric into Spanish politics.

Moreover, the PP claims that Sánchez has compromised the government's stability by aligning with parties advocating for the dismantling of Spanish unity, which they argue has led to destabilizing concessions such as pardons for those convicted in the independence movement, the elimination of the sedition law, reduced penalties for malversation, and disjointed immigration policies.

The party's assessment of Pedro Sánchez's seven-year administration indicates a decline in the rule of law, an erosion of institutional neutrality, challenges to the separation of powers, and a deterioration of equality among citizens, resulting in a fractured solidarity within the nation.

The document concludes that the combination of these factors—democratic decline, corruption, polarization, and waning competitiveness—sets Spain on a path toward decay.

The PP characterizes the forthcoming general elections as a pivotal moment for the future of Spain, directly affecting national solidarity, the integrity of the democratic system, and the country's global standing.

The political platform that will be debated at the July Congress is coordinated by prominent party members, including Juanma Moreno, President of the Andalusian government; Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, President of the Castilla y León region; Natalia Chueca, Mayor of Zaragoza; and Alma Ezcurra, a Member of the European Parliament.
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