Sánchez's Dangerous Authoritarian Move to Govern Spain

Pedro Sánchez has raised alarms with statements that reflect a worrying trend toward an authoritarian leadership style. In his most recent intervention, Sánchez did not hesitate to propose the idea of governing through the BOE.

A measure that, far from promoting democracy, reveals a clear intention to consolidate power in the hands of the Executive. Without going through the due parliamentary debate.

The president, when referring to the threats facing Europe, pointed to the "far-right international." Furthermore, he compared it to forces that "go with their chainsaw" to destroy the social achievements reached in the region.

However, instead of opting for plurality and consensus, Sánchez seems to want to impose his political vision in an authoritarian manner. Without considering the concerns of the opposition or dissenting voices.

His approach, based on promises to increase the minimum wage or reduce the working day, remains an attempt to show a progressive face. That disguises the true objective: consolidating governmental power.

This "governing by the BOE" approach reflects a centralized vision of power that cuts democratic margins in Spain.

Instead of fostering dialogue and understanding among different political forces, Sánchez opts for unilateral decisions that strip parliament of its essential function: controlling the executive power. Governing based on decrees and measures that are published without a deep parliamentary debate is a clear indication of an authoritarian style of government.

Furthermore, his attacks on the opposition, especially Feijóo, result in a divisive strategy that seeks to disqualify those who do not share his political vision. The accusation that Feijóo is a "defense attorney for Vox" is a tactic to divert attention from his government's failures. Meanwhile, ideological differences with the main opposition party are accentuated.

Sánchez has also spoken in terms of security for Europe, but his insistence on the "isolation of the far-right." That seems more like an excuse to justify his growing authoritarianism than a true concern. His rhetoric suggests that Europe must align with his policies, with no room for dissent or criticism.

The worrying aspect of the situation is that, under the guise of protecting democratic values, Sánchez is making clear moves toward a model of government closer to an authoritarian regime.