Yolanda Díaz
Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Social Economy of Spain · Sumar
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy and work
Housing Rent caps and public housing
Said
Launching the campaign, she listed capping rents as a reason to win the election.
“Para topar los alquileres.”
Our translation To cap rents.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 5 October 2026 (campaign aims)
Taxing wealth Raise taxes on the wealthiest
Said
The richest should pay more tax, through a tax reform that starts at the top.
“¿Es justo que en España los más ricos no paguen más impuestos? Nosotras lo tenemos claro. Hace falta una reforma fiscal que empiece por arriba.”
Our translation Is it fair that in Spain the richest do not pay more taxes? We are clear about it. A tax reform that starts at the top is needed.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 24 February 2025 (tax reform)
Working week Cut the week to 37.5 hours
Said
Launching the campaign, she listed cutting working hours as a reason to win the election, after the 37.5-hour bill she sponsored was voted down in September 2025.
“Para reducir la jornada.”
Our translation To reduce the working day.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 5 October 2026 (campaign aims)
Nuclear power Close them as planned
Said
Extending the life of the nuclear plants runs against the energy transition; the closure dates are clear and she would not allow an extension.
“Hace años que España tiene este debate cerrado y los plazos de cierre son muy claros.”
Our translation Spain closed this debate years ago and the closure deadlines are very clear.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 31 July 2025 (nuclear plants)
Society
Undocumented migrants Regularise them
Said
The regularisation process gives rights to people who already work and live in Spain.
“La campaña “¿De dónde vienen? Vienen de hacer país” recoge el espíritu del proceso de regularización: dar derechos a quienes ya trabajan, viven y construyen nuestra comunidad.”
Our translation The campaign “Where do they come from? They come from building the country” captures the spirit of the regularisation process: giving rights to those who already work, live in and build our community.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 30 June 2026 (regularisation)
Territory and institutions
Catalan amnesty For the amnesty
Said
The Amnesty Law is legal and solving problems through dialogue is legitimate.
“La Ley de Amnistía es perfectamente legal y la apuesta de este Gobierno por resolver los problemas con diálogo y acuerdo es perfectamente legítima.”
Our translation The Amnesty Law is perfectly legal and this Government’s commitment to solving problems through dialogue and agreement is perfectly legitimate.
Spain in the world
Defence spending Do not raise it
Said
Spain should not raise defence spending to satisfy Donald Trump; social spending comes first.
“No vamos a aumentar el gasto en defensa para contentar a Donald Trump. Nuestra prioridad es el gasto social y nos debemos al pueblo español.”
Our translation We are not going to increase defence spending to please Donald Trump. Our priority is social spending and we owe ourselves to the Spanish people.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 25 June 2025 (defence spending)
Palestinian state Recognise a Palestinian state
Said
A year after Spain recognised the State of Palestine, she counted it as an achievement and asked for more steps.
“Hace un año conseguimos que nuestro país reconociese el Estado de Palestina.”
Our translation A year ago we got our country to recognise the State of Palestine.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 28 May 2025 (recognition of Palestine)
Arms trade with Israel Embargo arms with Israel
Said
Spain was right to approve an arms embargo on Israel, and the next step is breaking the EU association agreement.
“España hoy vuelve a ser vanguardia mundial al aprobar el embargo de armas a Israel.”
Our translation Spain today is once again at the world’s forefront by approving the arms embargo on Israel.
Source Yolanda Díaz on Bluesky, 8 October 2025 (arms embargo on Israel)
No change of mind on record yet: every position above is the latest they have stated, with its date.
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