The Popular Party wishes for the election of Teresa Ribera to be decided by the MEPs members of the three committees of the European Parliament concerning her vice-presidency, where the majority belongs to the Popular Party. The spokesperson for the Spanish Popular Party will request that the appointment of the current vice president of the Spanish Government be submitted to a secret vote of all members of the three parliamentary committees related to her functions as commissioner.
In an unexpected gesture, the group of Socialists & Democrats offered to vote for a candidate from Giorgia Meloni in exchange for the support of the European People’s Party for Teresa Ribera. The European PP, for its part, expressed that it would not support a community government where Ribera is present due to the events of the last few weeks.
Dolors Montserrat from the Popular Party declared that her party will not support under any circumstances a community government with the presence of Teresa Ribera, whom they hold responsible for the management of the catastrophe caused by the DANA in the Valencia Community.
Deadlines for the decision are tight, as the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, along with the parliamentary groups, must determine the procedure, although the decision is not expected before Wednesday, when Ribera will appear before the Congress of Deputies.
After the conflict between the Popular Party and the European socialists, negotiations are opening for the formation of the community government. National interests come into play, and significant moves are expected to unblock the situation.
In short, the confusion surrounding the voting regarding Ribera not only affects her but also involves other countries and political parties. The outcome remains uncertain, but the deadlines are imminent, as the formation of Ursula von der Leyen's government is scheduled for the last week of November.
