A call to defend Madrid's autonomy
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid and leader of the regional Popular Party, has launched a strong criticism of the central government during her speech at the closing of the III Academy of Madrid Youth, held in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. In her address, Ayuso described the Executive as "totalitarian" and warned of the dangers it poses to the autonomies, especially Madrid.
The Popular leader was firm in stating that any attempt to apply Article 155 in Madrid would be a serious mistake. "Whoever dreams of a 155 for our community, I predict a bad rhyme for them," she declared, emphasising that improper competences are being granted to certain regions while attempts are made to intervene in others. According to Ayuso, this is part of a broader strategy to create nations where none have existed.
Ayuso also criticised what she sees as an oppressive fiscal policy from the government, pointing out that the "largest collection in history" is being carried out without allocating those resources to effective policies. Instead, she accused the Executive of using those funds for state propaganda. "We are going to see a campaign against the truth funded by all Spaniards," she warned.
In a provocative tone, she urged the young people present to question the government's message: "Young person, don’t strive; working is a punishment. I’ll give you 1,000 euros for being young," Ayuso quipped, suggesting that the current leadership has abandoned Spanish youth.
In addition to criticising the government for its economic and social policies, Ayuso addressed the issue of Islamisation in Europe and Spain. She stated that she is against this phenomenon because she believes it threatens the fundamental role of women in society. "The underlying project behind this Islamisation is totalitarian and theocratic," she expressed with concern.
The president also denounced what she perceives as hypocrisy from certain political sectors regarding theocratic regimes like Iran, suggesting that there is a lack of condemnation towards these governments while sensitive issues like human rights are instrumentalised.
Ignacio Dancausa, president of Nuevas Generaciones Madrid, supported Ayuso's words by stating that young people will not remain silent in the face of what they consider an accelerated deterioration of the country under the current government. Dancausa expressed his frustration over the rising cost of living and insecurity on the streets: "What would you have told us just seven years ago? The situation is unsustainable," he lamented.
As he concluded his speech, Dancausa made an urgent call to both young and adult citizens: to move away from supporting political parties whose management has led the country into a deep economic and social crisis. According to him, the young generation now has a moral duty: to recover Spain and fight for a future where effort is rewarded.
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