Miriam González Durántez, a Spanish lawyer and former EU adviser, unveiled a new liberal centrist party called Democracia21 as Spain prepares for a snap general election scheduled for 29 November. The party aims to provide voters with an alternative to the dominant Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and the People’s Party (PP), positioning itself around themes of political transparency and reform.
Democracia21’s platform criticizes both major parties for mismanaging decades in government, prioritizing short-term political objectives over substantive solutions to national challenges. The party has pledged a comprehensive political cleanup agenda with enhanced transparency requirements for political organizations. González Durántez announced that the party will contest elections in Madrid and Barcelona.
Key policy positions include addressing the housing crisis and managing immigration. González Durántez proposed eliminating housing taxes for individuals under 35 years old and argued that young workers earning modest salaries should not spend more than €350 monthly on rent. She emphasized that immigration represents a competitive advantage for Spain while advocating for state control over immigration policy. González Durántez also reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to the European Union, describing it as essential for the nation’s future.
The launch of Democracia21 follows the trajectory of Ciudadanos, another centrist party founded in 2006 that initially challenged the socialist-conservative dominance but declined significantly after strategic decisions that alienated its base. Current polling indicates the PP is positioned to win the most seats, though unlikely to achieve an absolute majority. González Durántez’s entry into the race adds complexity to the electoral landscape as Spain navigates questions about governance, housing affordability, and immigration policy ahead of the vote.
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