First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero to reject This Thursday, December 4th Any business relationshipHe – she contractual Current between the Socialist Party and Francisco Salazar. The Secretary General of the PSOE-A party attended … Media after the 4D Awards Ceremony of the Andalusian Foundation for Socialism and Democracy.
Montero responded to questions regarding the former’s status High desk to Moncloa And a member of the executive branch, categorically stating that he does not currently have any professional relationship with the party or the government. Montero was aware of the complaint against SalazarBut they did nothing for months.
“Nothing at allMontero stated when asked if Salazar had done anything job For him PSOE Andalusia in recent months. The Minister wanted to be clear when extending this disengagement to all levels of administration and political organization: “Of course with the PSOE, nothing, but nothing with the PSOE.” Federal PSOE. nothing».
As detailed in the second digit of the PSOE, Salazar I decided a long time ago Consecration To him «Private activity“And professional. Although he indicated that he did not know exactly where he worked at this time, he reiterated that he “does not have any kind of contract with the Socialist Workers’ Party of Andalusia, nor with the Socialist Party nor of course with Moncloa».
When journalists asked him whether the party had done so protected Somehow to Salazar During this time, Montero to reject This assumption is emphasized that the focus of the training is on protecting victims. He pointed out, “No, I think the victims are protected. They are the people we must protect,” calling for the need for compassion and “putting ourselves in their place” in situations he described as painful.
Self-criticism of the administration in Torremolinos
The Minister of Finance also addressed the party’s internal administration regarding the matter complaint by sexual harassment Submitted by a group member Torremolinos Last June. Montero admitted that accuracy Subordinate register It took longer than expected, Admitting mistakes In the ease of operation.
“I can share with her that A Excessively long time“, Montero stated, referring to the complainant. The Deputy Secretary General of the Socialist Workers Party explained that although she had been aware of the existence of a complaint since June, she I didn’t know he content Exactly the same because of the privacy protocols that govern these internal procedures. “all protocol Whoever faces situations of this kind will understand that there is an intimate relationship in it, and that it is necessary Respect her“, as he put it.
But Montero explained that the party activated disciplinary mechanisms immediately after it exceeded the judicial field. “Today, when we learned that they had It opensMissionsI inform you that this person cannot be in the game for a single day or another minute,” he stressed delivery From every minute Institutional positions Immediately.
The Minister stressed the need to review internal mechanisms to prevent the recurrence of these deadlines in the future. “I think we have to It improves Those procedures So that they can be more flexible and above all so that they can allow victim He sits With company He noted throughout the process. Montero described the events known as “insulting“and”insulting», he insisted that such sensitive situations require a quicker response to prevent victims from feeling helpless.
Montero concluded his speech by expressing his confidence that… Public Prosecutor’s Office All necessary information can be collected for «We reach the end» In clarifying the facts contained in the Malaga group.