
María José Sáenz de Buruaga, President of Cantabria and the PP in the region, has assured that his hand will not shake to call early elections when the opposition insists on “forming a shadow government.” The President has assured that “He has no choice” after he accused his political rivals of blocking his legislative session.
He expressed this message during his speech at the PP Christmas dinner held at the Milagros Golf Hotel in Mogro (Miengo) in front of almost a thousand participants. In doing so, it joins the list of municipalities that could advance their elections after doing so Extremadura and with Aragon as the last to confirm this.
Sáenz de Buruaga has defended his government’s turnaround in the last two years, contrary to what he called “absolute disaster“after two coalition periods between the People’s Republic of China and the PSOE. He has also insisted that the PP guarantee focuses management on public investments, cleaning up accounts and reducing taxes, while keeping public services protected.
During the event, the regional president expressed her wish for “goodwill” for a return to politics in Cantabria. He criticized that Budget blocking for 2026. He assured that this was due to “selfishness” and “electoral interest”, claiming that this blockade responds to the discomfort of the opposition parties with the changes promoted by the autonomous government and that it represents a ““Brace” against PSOE and Vox.
In addition, Sáenz de Buruaga has assured that the PSOE will be the most important thing benefits the parliamentary blockade. He described Vox as an ally of Pedro Sánchez in Cantabria and accused the group of reacting to external directives, arguing that its actions were guided by national political interests. In his opinion, Vox is not interested in ousting the PSOE from power in Cantabria, but rather in hindering the People’s Party.
The popular leader highlighted that the political change “It was very good for the Cantabrians,” but not for his political opponents, to whom he attributes the blocking of regional budgets due to electoral interests. According to the president, this action paralyzes investments and harms the citizens of the region.
Sáenz de Buruaga, in his public intervention, has reiterated his willingness to dialogue and cooperate with the opposition, indicating that he has his hand outstretched to reach agreements. However, he has stressed that if the blockade of government measures continues or attempts are made toshadow government,“The call for regional elections is being seriously considered, a warning that has already been issued on several occasions in the face of similar situations.”
In his speech, he accused Pedro Sánchez of being surrounded by corruption and assured that only the PP could initiate a “measure”.new stage” for Spain. Sáenz de Buruaga has also encouraged his formation to prepare for a possible early general election, stating that the current national executive “exhausted” and that there is an alternative.