We can seek a PSOE government after elections in Spain – Prensa Latina

May 16, 2016, 7:26 Madrid, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The secretary of Podemos, Pablo Echenique, said today that the Spanish Socialist Workers Party ( PSOE) will be a priority partner for the emerging group after the general elections on June 26.

 Interviewed by Spanish Television, Echenique was referring to the possibility that the electoral coalition sealed between can and Izquierda Unida (IU) relegates the Socialists into third place in the coming elections, as claimed by several surveys.

In general the past December 20, which he attended without IU, the grouping of center-left became the third parliamentary force behind the conservative Popular Party (PP), the most votado- and the PSOE.

the trusted leader even when 26 of his June, called dwelling formation exceeds the PP, Prime Minister Mariano functions Rajoy.

“the goal is to be the first political force,” said Echenique, which , considered, is feasible because the pact with the United Left serve to multiply the results, both in number of votes and seats.

However, envisioned a similar elections five months ago scenario, when no party achieved an absolute majority to govern alone, due to an unprecedented fragmentation of votes that took its toll in the traditional bipartisanship PP-PSOE.

Given this hypothetical context, the organization secretary stressed that the socialists will be the “preferential ally” can to unseat right and form a progressive government in Spain.

he explained that although the PSOE did “things that did not benefit the public” in recent years, this social democratic organization represents a political tradition with positive value aspects.

it is the most programmatic closeness has with we emphasized Echenique, after urging the secretary general of the socialists, Pedro Sanchez, to clarify who will negotiate after 26 June for citizens surprises do not carry.

in his view, all parties should say clearly that formations are willing to negotiate an executive eventually, because it is a very relevant information to decide the vote.

Considered to return to the polls is not a tragedy, as some claim to defend, because it is a “second chance” to break ties the political deadlock between the old and the new, he said.

mem / edu