Briefing
The leader of the Partido Popular, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, on 7 November 2026 criticised the government led by Feria de Valladolid at Pedro Sánchez and repeatedly described it as “Gobierno de las orgías”. In his speech in Valladolid, Feijóo accused the government of corruption, machismo and mismanagement of public funds. He coupled the verbal attack with specific policy priorities: better public safety, secure pensions and easier access to affordable housing.
Feijóo also explicitly urged people to pay more attention to the situation in Ceuta and highlighted young people’s difficulties accessing housing, calling for policies that give women greater respect and protection. At the event, he stressed that his offer was aimed at voters disappointed with the country’s current direction; he presented the Partido Popular as a capable alternative and announced a rigorous review of public spending. He did not set out specific legislative proposals or detailed financial figures at Valladolid .
Media reports document the politically charged wording as a rhetorical device used in the run-up to the nationwide election contest. Describing a government as a “government of orgies” is Feijóo’s political characterisation and does not follow from verifiable facts. There was no immediate response from Pedro Sánchez’s government at the time of the appearance.
The event took place in Castilla y León took place and also has national significance, as it addresses key points of contention in the election campaign. The original report came from a regional source; several independent media reports were consulted for verification, confirming the date, location and quotations. The coverage clearly sets the parties against one another; whether, and to what extent, Feijóo’s announced reviews and programmes will be implemented in practice remains uncertain and depends on future programme announcements and reliable figures.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).