Sunday, 20 December 2015

Good examples coming from Spain

The Spanish general elections revealed a very high participation rate – close to 73% - a strong support to two grassroots movements, one at the left of the spectrum, Podemos, and the other at the centre, Ciudadanos. The conclusion is that Spaniards feel committed to parliamentary democracy and want to be heard. As a result, there is a true renewal in the political circles. This should be example to be followed by other European countries, including France next door.

It is also a fact that the outcome of the elections has brought some serious fragmentation to Parliament. But I see that as a positive move. It will require the parties to seek alliances and compromises. And that´s how politics in the EU member states should be. 

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