martes, agosto 07, 2007

Does Spain need a second political transition?


The title is very direct but sincere and I would want to relate to the current political situation. In these days, it’s calm because the summer and the post-electoral hang-over but, and nobody think in a question like that. But probably in September, when politicians will come from their holidays and start the electoral race, they will shake the old hates between “the two Spains”. For many politicians (even writers and journalists) it’s a mere tool because they use fragilities of our system (in their own benefit). Those ghosts still live in our collective memory, in one or another political direction, so I think it’s really necessary to establish a political commission in order to work for (they’re some examples so introduce yourself suggestions if you please in our comments):

a) Rebuild the fraternity between Spaniards using common values and ideas.

b) Redesign our political regime: we have never been asked for an elected regime (republic or monarchy?).

c) Create a real independence and separation of the three powers (legislative, executive and judicial).

d) The final closure of the Spanish Civil War’s injuries and hates: consideration for both sides and acts of forgiveness and social peace.

e) Re-establish the relations with the Catholic Church according with its current roll in our society.

f) Common condemnation to Franquism from all political parties.

g) Redesign our territory in real separations, solving problems of regional identities.

h) Your ideas…


If our political transition was designed in Washington and directed by Suárez and King Juan Carlos, this new transition would be totally ours.


I think firmly Spain is ready now for a political discussion (not for the change!!!) in this sense after this legislature. It’ll be very complicated to join all political parties in it and even it’ll be more difficult in some aspects (the crucial ones), but I think Spanish people is ready for a real and popular change.

PS: Suggestions are admited and even if you're not agree with me, send me your reasons. Thanks.