In the next two months, not only the PSOE and the ERC and Junts independence parties will undergo internal renewal that will allow them to outline their roadmap for the remainder of the legislative period, strengthen themselves, and face the next electoral cycle. To the left of the socialists, Podemos and the parties that are part of the Sumar coalition will also kick off a hot autumn, full of congresses and meetings that will serve to strengthen their ideology and define the strategy to follow in the coming years. The University of Autumn event by Ione Belarra’s party, as well as the congresses of Més Compromís and Verdes Equo, are among the upcoming events that will renew their leadership before the end of the week.
With some leadership positions up in the air, the meetings scheduled for October, November, and December are crucial for setting the course and taking positions in a time of electoral decline for Podemos and Sumar, with the latter facing difficulties in asserting its role in the Government after a year without budgets and Yolanda Díaz stepping back as party leader. This weekend sees the “Uni de Otoño” event by Podemos focus on the end of the genocide in Palestine, reflecting the party’s recent priorities, and showcasing their international alliances with parties like France Insumisa and Bloco de Esquerda. The former Vice President of the Government, Pablo Iglesias, a co-founder of Podemos, will also be present at the event.
In addition, Podemos will complete the selection of up to five regional executives on November 30, including Extremadura, Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha, Euskadi, and Galicia, with La Rioja and Aragón set to be renewed later on. Més Compromís, the major party within the coalition, will hold its congress this weekend, while Verdes Equo will convene their VII Federal Assembly in Málaga on the same dates. The aim of the Equo meeting is to renew its leadership, draft new statutes, and outline its political strategy, while addressing possible alliances with other parties such as IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, or Compromís.
Catalunya en Comú will also hold its congress in mid-November, after the departure of prominent figures like Ada Colau, leaving the party without a clear leader to take charge. Meanwhile, Izquierda Unida will use the next few months to solidify its ideological stance, with plans to hold discussions and conferences on democracy and peace in the midst of global conflicts. The final event for the left will be Sumar’s second assembly in December. Originally considering integrating IU and Más Madrid into its structures, Sumar now aims to remain a part of the electoral coalition without further expansion.
Overall, the left-wing parties are gearing up for a season of internal renewal and strategic planning, in a bid to navigate the challenges of the current political landscape and strengthen their positions for future electoral cycles. With leadership transitions, ideological rearmament, and organizational restructuring on the agenda, the upcoming congresses and assemblies will be crucial in shaping the direction of these parties and determining their roles within the broader political landscape. From Podemos to Sumar, Més Compromís to Verdes Equo, each party is set to mark its own path forward in the coming months, amidst a backdrop of electoral challenges and shifting alliances.
