Sumar has offered Compromís the third position on the list for the upcoming European elections on June 9th. With this proposal, Yolanda Díaz’s platform avoids a breakup with one of its key partners, who had demanded a position that would guarantee representation in Strasbourg, resolving an issue that had been causing headaches in recent weeks. Jaume Asens, formerly of Catalunya en Comú, will occupy the second position, while Izquierda Unida falls to fourth place. IU has expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal, which will be discussed in an upcoming meeting.
Compromís had been pushing for the third position from the start of negotiations, and in recent hours, they had intensified their demands for a quick agreement with Sumar. The party brings essential votes from the Valencia region to the list led by Estrella Galán, along with Movimiento Sumar, Más Madrid, and Equo. Compromís’ leadership has ratified Sumar’s offer, but the final decision will be made by the party’s members in the coming days through a consultation process. The Valencian coalition has announced that their candidate for the European list will be chosen through primaries.
The distribution of positions among the different organizations has been a complex puzzle to solve, especially with the potential scenario of only obtaining four seats in the European Parliament. IU is unhappy with how the negotiations have been handled and fears for their party’s chances, with their candidate Manu Pineda putting forward a strong campaign. Sumar has made compromises to accommodate all forces, with Más Madrid securing the fifth position on the list.
Sumar’s platform, led by Yolanda Díaz, is pleased with the agreement reached with Compromís, believing that the candidacy will represent the progressive voices of Valencia and the rest of Spain in Europe. They emphasize that the future of Europe is at stake in the elections and that parliamentary representation should reflect the plurinationality of the continent. The executive committee of Compromís has approved Sumar’s offer, but the final decision will be made through a consultation with the party’s members, who will also choose the candidate through primary elections.
The upcoming elections in June are crucial for Sumar, as they will compete against a Podemos led by Irene Montero. Ione Belarra’s organization, which had a setback in Galicia after breaking ties with Sumar in December, is focusing heavily on this election. They recently announced their decision to not participate in the Catalan elections, where they had also split from Catalunya en Comú after years of coalition. The political landscape is shifting, and close attention is being paid to the developments and agreements between different parties for the upcoming European elections.
