Politics · Spain · 10 hrs ago

Spain’s PP presents 249-point programme ahead of 29 November election

Spain’s Partido Popular has unveiled a 249-measure election programme ahead of the general election on 29 November.

Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo presented the plan in Madrid as a proposal for national reconstruction and a break with Pedro Sánchez’s period in office.

Its four aims are to repair the state, renew democracy, bring the nation together and restore Spain’s ambition and self-confidence.

The proposals include an audit of public spending within the first 100 days of a PP government and fewer ministries, senior officials and advisers.

On immigration, the party proposes identifying people who cross the border illegally within seven days and speeding up returns, while setting annual work-based immigration quotas.

Its housing and tax plans include building one million homes and giving young people tax breaks, while it also proposes a common university entrance exam and at least 4,500 more primary-care doctors.

Feijóo says voters should judge his promises after four years in office if the party forms a government.