Feijóo and Ayuso Launch Political Season with Sharp Attacks on Sánchez Government

Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Isabel Díaz Ayuso held a joint event in Getafe on Saturday to mark the start of the political course for the People's Party (PP) in Madrid. During the event, Feijóo expressed confidence in the party's future success, stating that they are getting closer to winning the general elections. Ayuso focused her speech on criticizing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, accusing him of being obsessed with her and claiming that his government is the most undemocratic the country has known. She specifically criticized the government's handling of migration in Ceuta, alleging that the arrivals were coordinated by Moroccan intelligence and that Spain has been left without international defense.

The event took place amid a controversy regarding the purchase of a luxury penthouse for Ayuso by the Community of Madrid. While the center right source notes that the regional government considers the matter closed after providing explanations, the center left source frames the event as a show of support from Feijóo for Ayuso during a difficult political moment. Feijóo did not mention the penthouse during his speech, choosing instead to highlight Ayuso's work during August in reconstructing towns affected by fires.

Ayuso's rhetoric was described by the center left source as warrior like, noting her comments about the Prime Minister's height and her suggestion that he might end up in a banana republic. She also criticized the government's partners, suggesting they will not leave the executive because they enjoy the perks of official cars and salaries without working. Feijóo's tone was more institutional but still critical, describing the Sánchez government as hostile toward those invaded and docile toward the invaders.