A new chapter in Madrid politics
The tension between Vox and the Popular Party (PP) is escalating in the Community of Madrid, following recent statements by Isabel Pérez Moñino, Vox's spokesperson in the Assembly. In a direct challenge to the regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, Moñino has urged Ayuso to report her own party if she believes that the "national priority" proposals agreed upon in Extremadura are illegal.
During a press conference, Moñino stated: "If the national priority proposals in Extremadura are illegal, I invite Mrs. Ayuso to report the Popular Party." This comment comes after Ayuso openly criticized the pact between Vox and the popular party led by María Guardiola, particularly regarding its approach to immigration and access to public services.
Ayuso has defended her stance on equality before the law, arguing that no one can be discriminated against based on criteria such as origin or nationality. The president emphasized that she firmly believes in "law and order," suggesting that many of the requirements proposed by Vox could be unconstitutional. In this regard, she reminded that all citizens must have equitable access to the country's healthcare system.
“You cannot leave anyone illegally outside of requirements for which they have rights,” Ayuso stated.
The Vox proposal includes removing the age limit for accessing financial aid aimed at young women and establishing a "national priority" criterion for services such as healthcare. This idea has sparked criticism both within and outside the popular party. Carlos Díaz-Pache, the parliamentary spokesperson for the PP, directly questioned the intentions behind the concept proposed by Vox: "How does Vox plan to propose this national priority without infringing Articles 13 and 14 of the Constitution?".
Díaz-Pache also emphasized: "People who live legally in Madrid are Madrilenians."
Despite the intense debate generated by these proposals, Moñino was unable to provide a concrete explanation of how this national priority would be implemented. Her response was deemed insufficient by many political observers. The popular spokesperson urged Vox to provide clear details about their policies and how these would actually affect the citizens of Madrid.
“If they believe there should be second-class citizens, let them say so,” Díaz-Pache concluded.
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