PP demands Albares explain the controversial dismissals of ambassadors in the Senate

The PP registered in the Senate the request for the appearance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares. The objective is for him to explain in committee the "scandalous dismissals" of diplomats in the foreign service.

The PP, with an absolute majority in the Senate, guarantees Albares's appearance regarding the management in Foreign Affairs. The Spanish Association of Diplomats (ADE) sent a letter to the minister criticizing the selection policy.

ADE demands a new regulation for ambassador appointments after several controversial dismissals. The changes affect ambassadors in Croatia and Belgium, not yet officially confirmed.

The PP denounces dismissals without objective criteria or transparency, such as Guillermo Kirkpatrick's in South Korea. Kirkpatrick was dismissed after meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso without authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The PP planned to question Albares in the Senate, but the minister communicated his absence in the control session. Albares defends that ambassador appointments are the exclusive competence of the Council of Ministers.

He argues that each ambassador is selected for their career and to fulfill specific missions. Albares insists that the changes aim to guarantee Spain's representation in the international arena.

The minister's decisions on dismissals and appointments caused controversy in the national and international press. Media like 'The Times,' 'Daily Mail,' and 'Nefes' highlighted Albares's management in Foreign Affairs.

Albares is accused of making decisions based on personal vendettas with diplomatic colleagues. Some dismissed ambassadors had been in their posts for less than three years, when the average is four.

A head of mission was dismissed for writing an article in favor of the King; another for falling asleep at a conference. The press mentioned a "Montecristo notebook" where Albares wouldn'te names of colleagues with disagreements.

The alleged notebook would reflect an internal "purge" based on personal grievances within the ministry. The Diplomatic Information Office refused to comment, claiming these are decisions of the Council of Ministers.

The PP considers that these actions affect the reputation of Spanish diplomacy at the international level. The debate continues on the need for transparency in the ambassador selection processes.

Albares's appearance in the Senate will be key to clarifying the criteria behind these dismissals. The opposition insists that the minister must be accountable for decisions that seem arbitrary.

This case highlights the importance of maintaining political neutrality in foreign diplomacy. Albares's appearance is expected to generate an intense debate in the Senate about diplomatic management.

The government defends the power of the Council of Ministers to appoint and dismiss ambassadors without public justification. The ADE and the PP call for reforms to ensure more transparent processes based on objective merits.