Rajoy asks Sánchez to stop “euphemisms” on rearma

The former president of the Mariano Rajoy has claimed on Tuesday the chief of the Executive, Pedro Sánchez, to stop “euphemisms” when talking about the increase in military spending and tell people “the truth” Because, in his opinion, “you have to invest in defense.”

In his speech at the table ‘Europe: at a decisive moment’ of the III edition of the ‘Forum La Toja, Atlantic Link’ that is held in Lisbon, Rajoy has advocated by «Fulfill the objective that has been set by the European Union» As for defense spending and has defended the steps that are taking the governments of Germany and the United Kingdom.

Thus, he stressed that Germany «has made a decision, he explained it And everyone knows what to stick to “and has added that the United Kingdom” has done exactly the same. ” Therefore, he said that “other” countries that are part of the Union also have to comply. “

«You have to spend more on defenseI already have to fulfill what the European Union has said. Therefore, you have to get to it, and do not make demagogy, ”said the former president of the Government in his speech.

Reproach Sánchez: “You can’t fool”

In addition, he has shaved the president of the Government that he does not want to use the term rearma. «You have to stop euphemisms, you have to explain to people really and it must be said that we have to defend ourselves and that, therefore, we must invest in defense. And you can’t fool people, ”he has abounded.

Rajoy has asked to move towards a common foreign policy and policy. “Europe today is fundamentally an economic union, which is not little, but it has to move towards a common foreign policy and security,” he abounded, to add that only this will be an “internationally effective political actor” and will be able to defend their values.

Apart from the security challenge, Rajoy has also referred to two others: the one related to the well -being of the people and that of populisms, with «Ayatolás Jomeinis that flourish everywhere in these moments throughout Europe ».

“Populism” and “migratory avalanche”

In this regard, he pointed out that “migratory avalanche without any control has been the origin of many problems”, such as the “birth of populist parties of all kinds that are hindering and much the governorate throughout Europe and generating a lot of division between citizens ».

It has also referred to the tariff offensive of the American Administration of Donald Trump, which opens a situation plagued by «uncertainty». In his opinion, trade is “source of wealth” while protectionism “damages.”

Dialogue with Trump

Rajoy has opted for dialogue as a way to solve problems. “You cannot break with anyone or start a war that does not know where it will go,” said the former president of the Government.

In this sense, he has indicated that «Things are fixed by dialoguing And speaking “because,” even if you find difficult interlocutors, many problems can be solved or, at least, minimize them “through that dialogue.

In addition, Rajoy has opted for «trying Preserve the Atlantic Link » and “try to assume more responsibility, especially in budgetary issues.” “And I am one of the convinced that things will return to their channel, because no one is eternal, even if it is the one who sends the most in the world,” he said.

Rajoy has assured that “It seems that everything is a disaster” but “it is not so” Because, despite the “problems”, Europe “remains the best place in the world to live” and “it is a space of democracy and freedom.”

«And democracy, as you all know, are higher values. They are human rights, it is the rule of law, it is the empire of the law, it is the right to vote, it is political participation. Therefore, we must be aware of that, ”he said.

At this point, the welfare model of which they enjoy, with “education, health and public pensions” has put in value and stressed that everyone wants to come. ” “Those who live in Africa, those who live in Latin America, those who live in Asia, everyone,” he exclaimed, to insist that within the EU they are “privileged” and “it should be remembered.”