“Being in government serves this purpose”

Two weeks after relations between the coalition partners broke down over disputes over the management of the Ukraine-Sahara war, this Monday all united we can support the outline of the national plan that was announced in the early hours. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to be approved by the Council of Ministers tomorrow in the form of a Royal Decree law.

The Confederate group acknowledges that its measures were more ambitious, but it is more than satisfied with the agreement reached with the socialist part of the executive branch, in negotiations that lasted over the weekend.

“United We Can Executive Coordinator, Second Vice President and Labor Minister Yolanda Diaz has expressed his ‘satisfaction’ with the plan presented by Sanchez, given that the government intends to address a ‘new crisis’ of measures for those who need it most.” , Just like it happened during the pandemic. “Our country will have a national plan that will protect those who need it,” the vice president said in a speech outlining the main measures taken by the prime minister.

Minutes later, Social Rights Minister and Podemos leader Ione Bellara attributed the approval of the “new social shield” in the wake of the crisis in Ukraine. “We have worked hard to create a new social shield that limits rent increases, includes at least a € 300 check for vulnerable families and reduces electricity bills. “There is a lot to be done, but we are the best guarantee of caring for people,” Bellara tweeted.

The minister later told a news conference that his party’s bet on negotiating the size of the electricity market within the coalition was to cover the gas price by up to 30 euros, given that this margin would allow for a generic electricity bill. Will be moved to a level close to 110 euros.

“Brave” measures to reduce light

Also at the press conference, Podemos spokeswoman Isa Serra noted the package of initiatives announced by Sanchez because “they serve to protect rights.” “We are on the right track so that families notice that we are working for citizenship rights,” he added during a visit to the formation’s state headquarters. Like Bellara, she wanted to assess the role of Confederate space in the configuration of the new plan. “If we were not in the coalition government, these measures would not have been taken. “It serves to be in the government,” he said.

However, Podemos will continue to put pressure on the executive to push this plan or future measures further. In that sense, although Sera acknowledged as “good news” that the European Council last Friday recognized Iberia’s exception in limiting electricity prices, a Podemos spokesman also urged the government to have the “courage” to set those prices.