The meeting between PSOE and Sumar on Friday yielded no significant agreements to resolve the coalition government's crisis. Sumar criticizes the PSOE's immobilist stance and warns that the blockade could jeopardize the investiture pact, while the socialists view the encounter positively and stress zero tolerance for corruption.
Tensions in Spain's coalition government between PSOE and Sumar escalated after Friday's December 19, 2025, meeting at the Congress of Deputies, which lasted over an hour and a half without concrete agreements. Sumar sources describe the encounter as lacking significant advances, accusing PSOE of 'bunkering down' in Ferraz and La Moncloa amid demands for regeneration and explanations on corruption and harassment cases.
Sumar, comprising parties like Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Comuns, and Movimiento Sumar, demands a radical shift in the legislature, including government changes, extension of the eviction suspension expiring December 31, rental contract extensions, and a universal childcare benefit. In their statement, Sumar criticizes: 'We are aware that this Government faces a judicial, economic, and political elite that has been trying for years to halt change in our country by all means, but that cannot become an excuse to bunker down in Ferraz and La Moncloa and not respond to a citizenry demanding explanations and transformations.' They warn that persisting in this blockade 'would put the investiture agreement at risk.'
For its part, PSOE, represented by Organization Secretary Rebeca Torró and deputy Borja Cabezón, deems the meeting 'positive' and notes 'more points in common than discrepancies.' Torró detailed measures against corruption and harassment, stating: 'The PSOE's stance on any hint of corruption is clear and firm: Zero tolerance. We always act with forcefulness and immediacy against any conduct contrary to the values and principles these acronyms represent.' The meeting focused on providing explanations about these cases, not advancing government action, according to the socialists.
The context stems from a week earlier when Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz called for a 'deep remodeling' of the government on La Sexta, rejected by Pedro Sánchez. On Thursday, Sánchez met with Díaz and downplayed tensions from Brussels, denying disloyalty. The last public meeting between the parties was in July, following the imprisonment of former Organization Secretary Santos Cerdán in the Koldo case. Participants included Eva García Sempere (IU), Eduardo Rubiño (Más Madrid), Lidia Muñoz (Comuns), and Lara Hernández (Movimiento Sumar). Sources suggest an internal government meeting could be the next step to agree on a social and housing roadmap.
