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Lawyer Miriam González Durántez has publicly confirmed the formation of the party Democracia 21 and indicated that the new grouping sees itself as a cross-party force for modernising Spain’s political culture and promoting integrity. González, born in 1968 in Olmedo (province of Valladolid) and a long-standing promoter of the citizens’ platform España Mejor, said according to Spanish media reports that democratisation, transparency and rules to prevent conflicts of interest are among the party’s central concerns.
González registered the party project in June 2026 and subsequently presented it publicly; initial reports of its formal launch and stated aims date from June and July 2026. She stressed that Democracia 21 wanted to “modernise public administration, restore institutional integrity and strengthen trust in democracy”. The party thus explicitly sets itself apart from the existing political camps, without yet putting forward a complete programme covering all policy areas.
González also said she was considering a possible candidacy in the next elections, but did not give a firm date for a bid in interviews. In her remarks, she criticised the growing use of institutions to serve party-political interests and called for clear rules on judicial independence and transparency requirements for public officials.
Analysts and media point out that centrist political projects in Spain have historically had mixed fortunes; opinion polls and the party landscape therefore do not yet reveal a predictable voter base. González’s profile as a lawyer and her involvement in civic initiatives have nevertheless brought the project immediate media attention.
Key facts supported by evidence: registration of the party project in June 2026; public presentation and media coverage in July 2026; statements on institutional reform and a possible candidacy, with no firm date given. The information is based on reports from Spanish news agencies and national media.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).