A new judicial battle on the horizon
The PSOE of Madrid has decided not to conclude its judicial offensive against the leadership of the regional Popular Party (PP), despite a court provisionally closing the case involving Ana Millán, vice president of the Assembly of Madrid. This decision follows a ruling from the Navalcarnero court, which found insufficient evidence to support the accusations against Millán during her time as a councillor in Arroyomolinos.
At a recent event, the secretary general of PSOE-M and current Minister of Digital Transformation, Óscar López, expressed his dissatisfaction with the judicial decision. With an ironic tone, he described the ruling as “the latest marvel of justice concerning the PP of Madrid”. This comment not only calls into question the integrity of the judicial process but also reflects a broader political strategy by PSOE to maintain pressure on its opponents.
Despite the criticisms launched by López, the ruling issued by the Civil and Instruction Section of the Court of Instance is clear: no “rational indications” were found to suggest crimes such as administrative prevarication or influence peddling. The judge in charge of the case emphasized that there was not enough evidence to demonstrate that Ana Millán had used her position to benefit close relatives.
Even with this strong ruling in their favour, the socialists have announced their intention to appeal the closure through both reform and appeal resources. This decision seems to indicate a political will to prolong a process already considered closed by the court due to a lack of legal basis. Those close to Millán and prominent members of the PP have interpreted this move as additional confirmation of the integrity in her public management.
Tensions between both parties are intensifying as each tries to position itself before voters. While the socialists accuse the PP of corruption and favoritism, the popular ranks defend themselves by claiming they are the subject of a “political witch hunt”. This conflict highlights the deep divisions within the Madrid political landscape and raises questions about how these disputes will affect future elections.
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