Galician Parliament Calls for Transparency Amid Contract Controversies
Oscar Insua, a deputy for the BNG in the Galician Parliament, raised serious concerns this Thursday during the investigation commission into irregularities in public contracting. Insua denounced the lack of transparency exhibited by the People's Party regarding the documentation related to contracts between the Xunta and Eulen, a company where the sister of Alberto Núñez Feijóo is employed.
According to Insua, the documents provided to the commission are not only incomplete but also subjective, failing to reveal the full picture surrounding the minor contracts. He highlighted that there are 1,311 minor contracts amounting to nearly 5 million euros, questioning the legality of these contracts. Insua noted that the descriptions of many purchases are vague, listed simply as 'others' without specifying their purposes.
The BNG deputy pointed to the contracts made available on the Xunta's contracts platform for the years 2018 to 2024, asserting that they do not include all contracts that were executed. "We have requested the remaining documents in this commission, but the PP has refused to provide them," Insua remarked, casting doubt on the documentation that remains undisclosed.
Insua further reported that the documentation mentions 109 contracts between Eulen and Sergas over the past five years, yet there are actually 390 minor contracts with the company. He expressed particular concern about the absence of records for contracts that spanned between 2009 and 2018, a period during which Feijóo served as president of the Xunta. Insua highlighted statements from the purchasing manager of Sergas during the commission, who acknowledged that there is room for improvement in managing minor contracts.
Additionally, Insua sought clarity on emergency contracts awarded to Universal Support, a company connected to Feijóo's brother-in-law, and Mape Asesores, which is linked to Isabel Díaz Ayuso's inner circle. He specifically referenced contracts related to the acquisition of one of Ayuso's apartments in Madrid, drawing further scrutiny to the connections between powerful political figures and public contracting practices.
These revelations have sparked significant debate regarding governance and accountability in Galicia, as the public awaits a transparent handling of the evidence surrounding these contracts. Insua's calls for accountability and some level of transparency regarding the dealings between the government and private companies are gaining traction among observers concerned about ethical standards in political and public sector operations.
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