Sumar responde a Podemos que la unidad no va de nombres | España | EL PAÍS

Key Players and their stances

Podemos has announced Irene Montero as their candidate for the next general elections. Sumar and Izquierda Unida advocate for democratic processes (primaries) to select candidates, prioritizing policy over naming candidates.

Differing approaches to unity

Sumar and Izquierda Unida emphasize democratic processes like primaries for candidate selection, rejecting pre-determined choices. Podemos's announcement of Montero's candidacy, while anticipated, has raised questions about timing and process.

Reactions and future steps

• Sumar's spokesperson Lara Hernández highlighted the importance of democratic processes and the timeline for the elections (2027).
• Izquierda Unida's leader Antonio Maíllo stated the announcement didn't impact their strategy, remaining committed to open primaries.
• Más Madrid declined to comment, focusing on policy issues rather than election speculation.

Podemos's Strategy

Podemos aims to build a broad left-wing coalition, including civil society groups, but their approach has met with resistance from other left-wing parties. They intend to continue building alliances in the coming weeks.