Galician Parliament to Investigate Controversial Contracts Amid Political Turmoil
The political landscape in Galicia is heating up as the opposition parties have laid out their initial plans for the investigation committee aimed at scrutinizing the Xunta contracts during the tenure of Alberto Núñez Feijóo. The initiative, primarily led by the BNG (Galician Nationalist Bloc) and PSdeG (Galician Socialist Party), seeks accountability for an alarming 4 billion euros in contracts, including savings that could have been realized with the proper segmentation of the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo.
Both opposition groups are adamant that crucial witnesses, most notably Feijóo himself and the current leader of the PP, Alfonso Rueda, must testify. BNG spokesperson Ana Pontón has expressed that rejecting these requests for witnesses would be tantamount to an admission of guilt. The scrutiny primarily revolves around contracts awarded to companies such as Eulen, which have alleged connections to high-ranking officials within the PP, including Feijóo’s sister, Micaela.
As the investigation unfolds, the BNG has taken steps to ensure comprehensive transparency, demanding all emergency contracts from the Xunta to be reviewed. This commitment reflects a broader concern regarding the management of public resources, especially during unprecedented times such as the pandemic. The PSdeG, led by spokesperson Julio Torrado, aims to summon Feijóo's family members, questioning the integrity of appointments and positions held by his relatives within the health system. Torrado has particularly highlighted the rapid career ascent of Eloína Núñez, Feijóo's cousin, despite her lack of particularly strong qualifications.
The Popular Group of Galicia, represented by Alberto Pazos, has recently acknowledged the proposals from the opposition but has remained evasive on the actual identities of potential witnesses. Pazos insists that throughout the investigation, the integrity and accomplishments of the PP will be evident, suggesting that the opposition's actions are a diversion from alleged corruption scandals surrounding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his administration.
This political clash comes at a crucial time, with the Galician Parliament set to examine the validity and integrity of the Xunta contracts. Both the BNG and PSdeG seem determined to hold the ruling party accountable, while the PP is preparing for extensive defenses against the accusations. As the investigation committee gears up, the people of Galicia are poised to witness a significant chapter in their regional political narrative.
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