The former president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero He made a fervent call for unity within the PSOE, highlighting loyalty as an essential value of the party. During the opening of 41st Federal Congress of the PSOE In Seville, the former president received the Rosa Manzano award, recognizing his work in favor of equality, an achievement for which he was proudly grateful.
The award was presented to him by the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondowho also took advantage of the event to defend key initiatives regarding equality and protection against sexist violence. Zapatero highlighted the party’s progress in this area, calling feminism “the best thing that has happened to civilization, to democracies and to Spain.”
During his speech, the former president recalled the figure of Rosa Manzano, socialist leader who died in 1988as an example of vitality and commitment. Inspired by his legacy, he urged his colleagues to work without complaints, to “sign, convince and win” as the only way to guarantee social progress.
Zapatero stressed that individualism has no place in the socialist project, advocating collective construction and solidarity as the foundations of a country and a party with a purpose. “Loyalty must be the rule in the PSOE,” he emphasized, urging militants to remain united in the face of challenges.
The former president also highlighted the crucial role of women in politics and in his own government, recognizing that the female ministers in his cabinet demonstrated greater effectiveness than their male colleagues. “Feminism has only just begun,” she stated, encouraging continued progress in equality.
Zapatero did not miss the opportunity to criticize reactionary attitudes of the extreme rightcalling his stance toward women “cowardice.” In addition, he regretted the xenophobic speeches of figures like Elon Musk, whom he accused of attacking the most vulnerable.
He also had words of support for the victims of the recent torrential rains that affected the Valencian Community, trusting that help to those affected will be a government priority for the remainder of the legislature.
In addition to Zapatero, Charo Velasco, former socialist spokesperson in the Ponferrada City Council, was awarded for her bravery in the Nevenka case, and Amparo Rubiales, a historical reference for socialist feminism in Seville.
Minister Ana Redondo took advantage of the occasion to claim the PSOE as the only party with the capacity to continue advancing towards full equality. He stressed the need for abolish prostitutionprotect minors from pornography and reinforce measures against sexist violence.
Redondo also warned about the attempts of the extreme right to go back on conquered rights, ensuring that the PSOE will continue to lead social transformation for many years. “We are at a historic crossroads,” he concluded.
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