Esquerra Unida News
Mayor of Altura accused of blocking public participation in council meeting
Esquerra Unida de Altura denounces that the mayor prevented residents from speaking during the last plenary session of the year.
The local coordinator Manuel Ibáñez describes the behavior as unacceptable, stating that citizens were repeatedly denied the right to ask questions or participate in democratic discussion during the council meeting.
Bétera EU warns about lack of resources for waste and pruning collection
Esquerra Unida de Bétera criticizes insufficient environmental management resources.
The group has repeatedly requested more waste containers and increased collection frequency, warning that current neglect is causing accumulation of garbage, furniture, and green waste around urban areas.
EU opposes increase in allowances for elected officials
Esquerra Unida rejects a €23,000 increase in per diem expenses for politicians.
The party criticizes the rise from €127,000 to €150,000 in budget allocation for elected officials’ expenses, arguing that public funds should prioritize citizens rather than political benefits.
Bétera EU proposes municipal food bank creation
A proposal has been submitted to establish a local food bank.
The initiative aims to support families affected by unemployment and economic hardship, ensuring access to basic food supplies through municipal solidarity programs.
EU takes illegal dumping case in La Murada to national parliament
United Left brings environmental concerns to Congress of Deputies.
Deputy Ricardo Sixto criticizes the authorization of landfill reopening, calling it a serious environmental violation that requires urgent national attention.
EU demands social infrastructure investment in Vila-real
Calls for funding of Alzheimer’s and senior care centers.
The party urges the regional government to fulfill its commitments and complete essential public health and elderly care infrastructure projects in the region.
EU celebrates halt of water privatization in Bétera
Esquerra Unida welcomes cancellation of water service privatization plans.
The decision followed strong public pressure and demands for a referendum, ensuring continued public control over essential water services.
EU defends public water management in Bétera
Motion submitted to protect public water services.
The proposal emphasizes transparency, affordability, and citizen control over water resources, opposing privatization models.
EU supports arrested protesters and demands railway investment
Ricardo Sixto expresses solidarity with general strike protesters.
He also calls for urgent improvements in the Alicante–Elche–Murcia railway line to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
EU demands churches pay property tax (IBI)
Proposal to end tax exemptions for religious properties.
The motion requests a full census of church-owned properties and argues that all institutions should contribute fairly to public taxation.
EU marks International Day against LGBTphobia
Esquerra Unida condemns discrimination against LGBT people.
The party calls for stronger public policies to protect LGBT rights and denounces ongoing discrimination in society.
EU criticizes government response on illegal waste dumping in La Murada
Lluís Torró condemns lack of action from environmental authorities.
He describes the government’s response as unjustified and demands accountability for ongoing illegal waste disposal investigations.