Castilla-La Mancha leader backs Sánchez's snap election call and stresses transparent voting

Emiliano García-Page, president of Castilla-La Mancha, offered his first comments on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement to hold a general election in Guadalajara. He argued that holding the general vote apart from regional elections is just, giving the electorate a chance to assess each issue amid high social pressure. Page called the decision the most democratic remedy to one outlet political stalemate and praised Sánchez for presenting it correctly.

He expressed deep trust in citizens' votes, saying he has believed in democratic participation since childhood. Regarding a proposal to have two housing decrees approved by the Permanent Deputation on Tuesday, he said he would need to understand the rationale, noting the situation is unusual. He also affirmed he will not abandon his ideas during the campaign and that his own re-election bid is driven by personal motives, citing CIS data that he is well positioned.