King Philip VI called Wednesday combat unemployment as the main priority in Spain and undertake a “profound regeneration” in which the fight against corruption is a “essential objective”.
Felipe de Borbon delivered his first Christmas speech after last June 19 was proclaimed king in place of his father, Juan Carlos I, who had announced his abdication on June 2.
In the message , broadcast on major television networks in the country, the monarch also referred to the situation in Catalonia, where nationalist groups promote sovereignism to say that you are concerned that an “emotional fracture” occurs and demand respect for the Constitution, which guarantees coexistence and plurality.
The Christmas speech of Philip VI was highly anticipated, not only because it is the first of his reign, but also because two days arrive after knowing that her sister Cristina, infant of Spain, will have to answer in court for allegedly committed two tax offenses in a case in which her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, will be tried for corruption.
Without explicitly referring to this matter, Philip VI said the fact that those responsible for “misconduct” are “responding to them” is a functional test of the rule of law.
The statement also comes after a year that has been in Spain different corruption cases that cause this phenomenon is the second problem for the Spaniards, after unemployment, as reflected in the latest opinion polls released by the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS).
“The vast majority of public servants perform their duties with honesty and willingness to serve the general interest, “said the king before specifying that it is also necessary to prevent such misconduct” take root in our society and can be played in the future. “
Citizens need to be sure that “public money is given for legal purposes provided that there are no favored treatment for occupying a public responsibility that public office is not a means to profit or rich; our prestige and good image in the world is not tarnished, “he said.
Another axis of the speech of Philip VI was the economic crisis, whose” strength and duration produces uncertainty “and is a cause for “grave concern”, while noting that the main macroeconomic indicators improved and is recovering economic growth and employment.
The problem of unemployment, which remains affected late September to 23.67% of the workforce, an “unacceptable” index, in the words of the monarch, who advocated converting job creation a top priority, so that “the economy is to serve the people.”
also spoke Catalonia, where nationalist fueling a sovereigntist movement and where last November 9 was a vote in which 2.3 million people participated, with 80% of those pro-independence movement participants.
A this regard, Philip VI recalled that the Constitution provides for the political unity of Spain, along the right of everyone to respect the culture, language and institutions of each.
After emphasizing the historical contribution of Catalonia to the political stability and economic progress of Spain, King stressed that “we all need” and noted that “the sum of our differences, we must understand and respect, makes Spain a nation with a single force.”
Felipe de Borbón, it takes six months as head of state, also wanted to convey a message of hope to ensure that, to overcome difficulties, “not starting from scratch. We are an established democracy, a cherished nation in the world with deep universal vocation. Today, more than ever, we are a fundamental part of a European project “.
A room Zarzuela Palace with windows overlooking the gardens and an atmosphere of family home has replaced this year by audience hall and stage a message that has lasted twelve minutes and 38 seconds, in which the King addressed the citizens accompanied by the flag of Spain and several symbolic pictures with his wife, Queen Letizia, their parents and their daughters.
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