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Miriam González Durántez launches new centrist party in Spain

Miriam González Durántez launches new centrist party in Spain

Summary

Miriam González Durántez, a Spanish lawyer, has started a new centrist political party called Democracia21 to offer voters an alternative to Spain’s main socialist and conservative parties. Her party aims to promote transparency, address the housing crisis, and support controlled immigration as Spain prepares for a snap general election on November 29.

Key Facts

  • Miriam González Durántez is a Spanish lawyer and former EU adviser married to British politician Nick Clegg.
  • She launched Democracia21, a liberal centrist party, to provide a new political choice in Spain.
  • Democracia21 criticizes the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) and the People’s party (PP) for poor governance and corruption.
  • The party promises political reform focused on transparency and cleaning up politics.
  • It plans to run candidates in Madrid and Barcelona for the November 29 snap general election.
  • The party focuses on the housing crisis, proposing tax cuts for young renters and affordable rent limits.
  • González Durántez supports immigration as beneficial but calls for controlled policies to manage it.
  • She emphasizes Spain’s strong connection to the European Union as vital for the country’s future.
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