Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the People's Party (PP), has adopted a sharply critical stance towards both Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Morocco. Speaking at an event in Alhaurín el Grande, Málaga, alongside Juanma Moreno and featuring a video message from Juan Jesús Vivas, Feijóo expressed his discontent with Sánchez's approach to Morocco, suggesting that should he assume power, the dynamics with the neighboring country would shift significantly. He declared, "If Sánchez wants to continue being the president who suits Morocco the best, that’s his prerogative. I want to be the president who suits Spain the best." This remark underscores Feijóo's intent to foster a relationship with Morocco that is rooted in loyalty rather than the current perceived leniency.
Feijóo's rhetoric has become increasingly aggressive regarding Morocco, accusing Rabat of orchestrating the invasion of Ceuta in late July, a claim backed by police reports. He warned that if he were to take office, while relations with Morocco could be amicable, they would be founded on a basis of trust. However, he notably refrains from echoing the more extreme positions of Vox, which has called for the withdrawal of the Spanish ambassador and the suspension of ties with Morocco, branding Sánchez a traitor in the process.
In his critique of Sánchez's recent appearance in Congress, Feijóo characterized it as ineffective, asserting that the Prime Minister seems to lack a coherent narrative after more than a month of crisis. He humorously noted that Sánchez has blamed figures like Trump, Israel, and Elon Musk for his troubles, yet failed to mention Franco, leaving many to question his grasp of the situation. "The only thing Sánchez is sure of is that he has nothing to do with Morocco. At this rate, Zapatero will have a clearer account of the jewels than Sánchez will have of the Ceuta invasion," Feijóo remarked, further emphasizing his belief that Sánchez's explanations could jeopardize Spain's national security by undermining the credibility of the National Intelligence Center and the security forces, who he claims had issued warnings prior to the incident despite Sánchez's denials.
Feijóo's condemnation extended to Sánchez's alleged irresponsibility or incompetence regarding the Ceuta crisis, stating, "If they knew, they need to resign for being irresponsible; if they didn’t know, they must resign for being incompetent." He accused Sánchez of deliberately ignoring critical warnings and described the government's attempts to downplay the situation as an affront to Spain's integrity. Additionally, Feijóo rebutted Sánchez's claim that the government had summoned the Moroccan ambassador, asserting that the meeting actually involved other diplomatic representatives.
In a passionate response to the government’s discourse on immigration, Feijóo questioned the sincerity of their claims of humanity, asking, "Where is the humanity for the girls raped in Ceuta? Where is the humanity for the nurses afraid to provide home care? Where is the humanity for families that must stay indoors at night?" His remarks suggest a deep concern for the societal repercussions of the government's policies.
Feijóo has also labeled Sánchez a coward for attempting to divert attention towards the monarchy amidst the Ceuta crisis, stating, "I will not abandon the Civil Guard, the Police, or the National Intelligence Center." He accused Sánchez’s government of exemplifying a complete catalogue of indecency and incompetence, promising that there would be political and judicial consequences for the administration. "We will democratically remove you from power at the polls," he asserted, encouraging his party to mobilize for change in Spain with a blend of fury and hope.
As reported by lavanguardia.com.
