Overview
- Izquierda Unida’s draft report argues Sumar, as currently configured, cannot unify the broader left and proposes retiring the brand for a new coalition name with clear, democratic rules and open primaries.
- Leaders from Movimiento Sumar, Más Madrid and Comuns downplay the branding debate, saying the priority is a shared program and maintaining the progressive government.
- Reporting describes Yolanda Díaz’s leadership as weakened, with her future role unresolved as a refounded alliance considers primaries to select its candidate.
- Podemos maintains a veto on any pact with Movimiento Sumar, creating a central obstacle to a single candidacy even as IU urges unity without cross‑vetos.
- Polling cited by Sigma Dos shows Sumar near 8.5% and Podemos at 4.4%, below their combined 12.3% in 2023, heightening concerns that a split left would benefit PP and Vox.