The complex political situation in Spain, and the uncertainty regarding governance, have caused the traditional Christmas Message of the King has been downloaded political content and have gained prominence social and economic issues. Climate change, Brexit , the employment problem ... are aspects that in recent years have been present in their interventions, but which in 2019 have become more relevant. Felipe VI has always expressed a special concern about the situation of job insecurity that affects many young people, whom he wanted to address expressly, stressing that "the economic crisis has exacerbated the levels of inequality."

In the House of the King they consider that their position with respect to Catalonia and the governance of Spain is clear and it is not necessary to reiterate it in each intervention of the Monarch. Therefore, it is no accident that in their latest interventions - with the exception of the Princess of Girona Awards - they have been marked by issues such as the fight against climate change or the empowerment of women as "key peace agents for prevention and conflict resolution and to build a lasting peace. " In his most personal speech of the year, he wanted them to have a prominent role.

"It is said - and it is true - that the world does not live easy times. Perhaps they never are at all; but the current ones are, without a doubt, times of great uncertainty, of profound and accelerated changes in many areas that cause concern in society and restlessness, both inside and outside our country: the new technological and digital era, the direction of the European Union , migratory movements, labor inequality between men and women or the way to face climate change and sustainability, among others things ... are issues, in short, that are very present and already unequivocally condition our lives, "said Felipe VI.

In Zarzuela they know that in recent years there has been an intensification of citizens' disaffection towards institutions. A fact that, precisely, the King warns in his message to politicians - "The deterioration of the confidence of many citizens in institutions" - and against whom he tries to curb with regard to the Crown, a highly affected institution . A purpose of connecting with society by referring to the daily problems of the Spaniards.

As issues that "condition" the day-to-day, it has placed "the lack of employment - especially for our young people - and the economic difficulties of many families, especially those that suffer from greater vulnerability, remain the main concern of our country. a fact that in the world -and also here-, in parallel to growth and development, the economic crisis has sharpened the levels of inequality. "

The 41 protagonists of his speech

Proof of that purpose for encumbra other issues other than politics, is that Felipe VI has made an effort to place as protagonists and almost a common thread of his message to the 41 anonymous citizens who decorated last June 19 with the Order of Civil Merit , a kind of anonymous heroes , in an act with which he commemorated the fifth anniversary of his reign. "Women and men, old and young, of diverse origins and conditions, who are a true example of dignity and faithful reflection of the best of our society."

"It is you who, together with millions of Spaniards, build Spain day by day with effort, with sacrifices. Your attitude, your actions and encouraging works show that we are a great country," said the King in June. That the Monarch has wanted to place them as an example of what Spain should be is evident in the fact that one of the photographs that could be seen during his speech, on one of the consoles is that of the Royal Family with this group of 41 people

"I was able to personally appreciate their generosity and solidarity spirit, their ability to sacrifice and overcome, their willingness to help others and put the common good before particular interests, their courage in diverse situations; qualities that are an expression of the civic virtues that inspire to the vast majority of our citizens, "said the King. "It is, without a doubt - and I am especially interested in highlighting it - of attitudes that have been forging the personality of the Spaniards and shaping our current society."

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