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Sumar Launches Progressive Offensive, Sets Course for a Stable Confederal Left Alliance

The blueprint readies the space for regional races beginning in Extremadura, a first test of unified candidacies.

Overview

  • At a political conference in Madrid, Sumar approved six resolutions that reinforce the Mesa de Partidos as a confederal decision hub and task it with designing common candidacies through 2027.
  • Leaders prioritized a youth-focused agenda that includes a proposed €550 monthly basic income for 18–21 year-olds, along with measures such as free public transport and lowering the voting age to 16.
  • The platform centers on housing affordability, tackling inequality, climate action, technological democratization and the expansion of social and democratic rights.
  • Sumar outlined a dual strategy that seeks to leverage institutional power for policy gains while rebuilding ties with civil society and grassroots movements.
  • Key alliance questions remain unresolved, with Podemos yet to commit to the proposed stable framework as IU advances regional plans, including Antonio Maíllo’s selection to head the Andalusia ticket.