Feijóo Vows to Remove Sánchez, Keep Vox Pact Option, Abolish Equality Ministry

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has said he wants to remove Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from office, calling him a toxic and conflictive figure who has plunged Spain into decline. He made the remarks during an interview on Cadena Ser's Hoy por Hoy programme on Friday.

Feijóo stated he would prefer to govern alone if his party wins enough support in the November 29 elections. However, he kept open the possibility of agreements with Vox, saying he would accept the third political force if voters demanded a stable majority.

“If the Spanish people tell me to secure the majority and provide stability with the third political force of my country, I am a democrat.”

The PP leader confirmed that talks with Vox continue to optimise the right-wing vote in the Senate. He added that the parties have discussed not fielding candidates in provinces where the PP has never historically won representation, in exchange for Vox withdrawing in other constituencies.

Feijóo announced plans to reduce the government structure and said he would not maintain 22 ministries. The Ministry of Equality would lose its independent status and be integrated into another department.

On social policy, Feijóo said he would reopen the debate on abortion rights and study the viability of pensions. He also pledged to reform the euthanasia law and to raise the minimum wage only with employers' approval.

Regarding governability, Feijóo said he would allow the most-voted list to govern, renewing a commitment he first made to Sánchez in 2023. He added that his party already governs in coalition in four autonomous communities within clear red lines.

Feijóo acknowledged that his housing plan would not produce short-term results, warning that Spain would face some difficult years ahead.