Political reactions to the King's Christmas message: from "a great speech" and "a lesson in height" to "unacceptable" and "disappointment"

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The King's Christmas message, in which he warned of the erosion of institutions and the deterioration of coexistence, has so far aroused the following political reactions:

Alberto Núñez Feijóo

, president of the Popular Party (PP): " We

in defense of the Constitution, the legacy of the Transition and the strength of the institutions in the face of the challenges we face. We trust in Spain and in the future that we can build together".

PSOE

: "The message from HM King Felipe VI shows that we have

, Europeanist and aware that only from unity, respect for the Constitution and the integrity of the institutions in difficult times, Spain can advance."

Vox

: "We are one of the great nations of the world and we Spaniards have to continue

. Taking care of our democracy, protecting coexistence, strengthening our institutions. We wish the Royal Family a Merry Christmas!"

Isabel Díaz Ayuso

(PP), president of the Community of Madrid: "'We are one of the great nations of the world with many centuries of history'. The King recalls

He calls us to believe in ourselves, to coexistence, to harmony and to take care of the institutions".

Inés Arrimadas

, president of Ciudadanos: "The Head of State has delivered a speech

experiencing and has been enormously successful in indicating the solutions: unity, coexistence and strong institutions. We liberals will be there , always in defense of our democracy".

Cuca Gamarra

, general secretary of the PP: "King Felipe VI shows us the way to improve our future as a nation.

to strengthen our institutions."

Gabriel Rufián

, ERC spokesman in the Congress of Deputies, has reacted to the king's Christmas speech by publishing on the networks

"We must not forget our origins" .

Íñigo Errejón

, leader of Más País: "Calling

the kidnapping of institutions

Juanma Moreno

(PP), president of Andalusia: "King Felipe's Christmas message

and illuminates a useful path to strengthen coexistence in Spain and our institutions: the commitment of all. From Andalusia we will continue contributing to that necessary spirit of unity willingly agree."

Javier Lambán

(PSOE), President of Aragon: "Felipe VI vindicates the Transition and the Constitution,

and appeals to our condition as European citizens. A comforting message that calls us all to reflect, self-criticism and moderation".

Alfonso Fernández Mañueco

(PP), President of Castilla y León: "HM the King has highlighted the need to reinforce our

. We cannot deviate from the path marked out by our Constitution, the result of dialogue and consensus. The values ​​that saw it born were the work of all and are still fully valid".

Alfonso Rueda

(PP), president of Galicia:

with the concerns of the Spanish, with his call for unity, trust and encounter within the Constitution and the institutions. Galicia will continue committed, without fissures, to coexistence and to the general interest".

Fernando López Miras

(PP), president of the Region of Murcia: "Our institutions must respond to the general interest and exercise their functions with respect for the Constitution and the laws. The message of HM El Rey invites us to

and with confidence in the strength of our country".

Odón Elorza

, a PSOE deputy in Congress and former mayor of San Sebastián, has published a tweet with news of the king's speech that highlighted the message of the "erosion of institutions" and the following comment:

Carlos Iturgáiz

, president of the PP of the Basque Country:

HM King Felipe VI. His commitment to the Constitution and the unity of Spain strengthens the country and gives cohesion, stability and progress to our country. Exactly the opposite of what that Sánchez bets with his allies that destroy our nation".

Carlos Carrizosa

, president of the Ciudadanos parliamentary group in Catalonia: "We Spaniards are very lucky with HM King Felipe VI.

and alerting us to the threats to our democracy. Merry Christmas and long live Spain!"

Greenpeace Spain

: "2022 has been the hottest year on record, we have had the worst fires on record in Spain and a rampant drought, but the King has not said a word about the environmental crisis in his speech.

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