Competitiveness Plan. Under this name, the president of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, announced this Tuesday during an informative breakfast organized by the United States Chamber of Commerce in Spain a ambitious proposal to reactivate the national economyThe leader of the PP has announced that he will take this Competitiveness Plan to the Congress of Deputies, with the aim of promoting fiscal, energy, and innovation measures that strengthen productivity and improve Spain's position in the global economic context.
Feijóo has detailed that the Competitiveness Plan will include three key pillars: a responsible tax reform, an energy policy that guarantees affordable prices for families and industries, and a decisive push for business innovation and training.With these foundations, the PP aims to improve the current economic framework and generate new growth opportunities.
A new trade agreement with the United States is among the priorities
In his speech, Feijóo also defended the need to resume negotiations for a new free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. He explained that "the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world cannot be damaged; it must be strengthened." He noted that transatlantic trade represents almost 30% of world trade and 43% of global GDP, exceeding €1,5 trillion annually.
"I am absolutely convinced: I will defend him in Spain, in Brussels, and wherever I am, without hesitation or reservations.", he said, reaffirming his commitment to a rules-based international order, the rule of law and democracy.
Although he acknowledged that Spain's trade balance with the United States is negative by approximately €10.000 billion, he stressed that this does not constitute abuse. "I wouldn't be so simplistic as to say that the United States is taking advantage of Spain," he emphasized.
A defense of free trade and international openness
Feijóo has shown his favorable view of major international trade agreements. He has championed trade policies that foster competition and cooperation among allied economies.
He took advantage of his speech to reaffirm his vision of a Spain fully integrated into major international trade flows, provided that this translates into concrete improvements for citizens and businesses..
In his view, the United States and Spain should be "permanent allies" because they share not only economic interests, but also democratic values and a fruitful historical relationship.
The PP insists on the need for a political and economic shift
Feijóo's proposal is part of a broader strategy by the Popular Party to promote an alternative government focused on stability, growth, and confidence. Competitiveness Plan thus becomes a key tool for projecting an economic model with a vocation for the future.
With this initiative, the PP seeks to regain Spain's economic leadership, attract foreign investment, and ensure that the country is prepared to face the challenges of the future.Feijóo has assured that he will continue to insist on this approach, both nationally and internationally.
Competitiveness Plan: A roadmap with a majority vocation
Feijóo concluded his speech by appealing to the need for consensus and the majority support of citizens. Competitiveness Plan, he said, is designed to offer realistic, sustainable, and effective solutions, and to demonstrate that there is a path to progress and international cooperation. He emphasized that this plan was not created in a spirit of confrontation, but rather as a proposal open to dialogue, collaboration between administrations, and the active participation of the country's social and economic stakeholders. "Spain needs agreements that transcend political bias and focus on tangible results for families, the self-employed, and businesses," he emphasized.
"I am part of that majority of Spaniards who feel admiration and closeness toward the United States.", he said, advocating an open, modern, and competitive vision of Spain's role in the world. For Feijóo, transatlantic cooperation must be a strategic pillar of Spanish foreign and economic policy. In this regard, he reiterated that strengthening international alliances should serve to foster stability, technological innovation, and business development, thus creating a favorable environment for investment and entrepreneurship.
