Movimiento Sumar, led by Yolanda Díaz, will hold a political conference this Saturday to redefine its political line and alliances ahead of the electoral cycle. The focus is on regaining young voters and mobilizing abstentionists through proposals like free public transport and a universal inheritance of 20,000 euros. The party is betting on broad coalitions, without closing doors to Podemos.
The electoral cycle is advancing early, and Movimiento Sumar, the core of the Sumar coalition under Yolanda Díaz's leadership, is preparing its strategy for the upcoming elections. This Saturday, the party will hold a summit with leaders and members to define its political program and electoral alliances, aiming to attract young voters—where Vox has gained ground—and disillusioned abstentionists.
The new roadmap emphasizes the "refounding of the Welfare State" and "predistributive policies," which seek to combat inequality from its structural causes, before traditional redistribution. Among the universal proposals are free public transport for all Spaniards and, for young people from age 23, a "universal inheritance" of 20,000 euros for education, entrepreneurship, or job insertion. Other measures include a universal childcare benefit and advances toward a basic income.
"We want to end inequality of birth. Inequality not only fractures the economy but breaks democracy, coexistence, and the lives of millions of people," stated Lara Hernández, Movimiento Sumar's coordinator, in a press conference on Monday.
Regarding alliances, Sumar is betting on a "broad coalition and a unique candidacy that adds up and provides certainty to the progressive people." Hernández insisted: "We open doors and windows to political formations and much more," without ruling out Podemos despite the current mutual veto. Izquierda Unida demands joint primaries for the candidate, but Díaz has not confirmed repeating as lead. Pablo Bustinduy, Sumar's minister, praised Díaz as "an excellent candidate" and emphasized the need to unite progressive forces against the far right.
These proposals position Sumar as more ambitious than the PSOE in expanding welfare, against defending the status quo, and maintain focus on labor rights like reducing working hours without salary loss.