PNV and PP clash over Tubos Reunidos case and political support

The PNV and PP are engaged in a heated exchange over the PNV's alleged involvement in the Tubos Reunidos rescue and its connection to the broader Leire Díez corruption case. The dispute has strained relations between the two parties, which had recently shown signs of improvement.

The PNV's response

Maribel Vaquero, PNV spokesperson in Congress, accused PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo of an "obsession" with her party. She defended the PNV's actions, stating that they work "within the rules of the game" and that any activity outside the legal framework "does not represent us and will never represent us." She also pointed out that the UCO report concluded that the PNV "did not participate in the collection of illegal commissions" Source: infobae.

PP's accusations

Cuca Gamarra, PP deputy secretary, questioned whether the PNV's link to the case is "what is conditioning that they continue to support Pedro Sánchez." She urged the PNV to explain their inclusion in the case and called for early elections Source: lavanguardia. The PP's pressure follows an internal National Court investigation linking the PNV's former leader Andoni Ortuzar to interest in a loan for Tubos Reunidos Source: infobae.

Political implications

The PP's renewed attacks may further distance the PNV, which has refused to support a PP-led censure motion. The PNV, in turn, criticized the PP's pacts with Vox, calling it a "far-right" party. The clash occurs against a backdrop of other corruption cases involving the PSOE, such as the conviction of former minister José Luis Ábalos Source: lavanguardia.