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Galician Parliament Divided Over Autonomy, Environment, and Governance

President Rueda highlights his majority and policy record, while BNG's Pontón critiques his leadership and proposes bold alternatives.

Overview

  • During the Debate sobre el Estado de la Autonomía, President Alfonso Rueda defended his administration's achievements and labeled opposition parties as obstructionists, calling them 'os do non.'
  • BNG leader Ana Pontón accused Rueda of 'ruedafeudalismo,' criticizing his governance style as self-serving and harmful to Galicia's long-term interests.
  • Pontón proposed a €1.2 billion sovereign investment fund, 'Nova Galiza Innovadora,' to drive strategic development by 2030, alongside extending the eucalyptus plantation moratorium by five years.
  • Environmental concerns dominated discussions, with Pontón condemning the Altri industrial project in Palas de Rei for its potential ecological damage and accusing the Xunta of 'greenwashing' harmful initiatives.
  • The BNG reiterated its anti-war stance, with Pontón quoting the late Pope Francis to critique European rearmament and advocate for peace-focused policies.