Two railway accidents in less than nine months have opened the debate about who should succeed the leader of the PSOE. This is suggested by an opinion column that criticises the management of the incidents.
According to El Mundo, in an opinion column, the two railway accidents that occurred in less than nine months have placed at the centre of the internal debate who should replace the veteran leader. The author recalls that he has been at the helm of the party for 11 years, intermittently, and 9 years consecutively.
The text argues that the leader has survived politically by interpreting the rules to his advantage, and that dissent within the organisation came at a cost. For the author, this ability to identify interests and position himself well explains his longevity more than any other merit.
In August, when his departure was already anticipated, the column positions Óscar as a potential successor. The author describes his public moves as unsubtle, with messages on social media that he considers incendiary, despite his attempts to convey competence and experience.
The central thesis is that observing for years how another navigates difficulties does not guarantee the ability to do so oneself. According to the article, mimicking the gestures of power is easy, but acquiring the necessary judgement to wield it is another matter.
The criticisms focus on the management of the incidents and the liberalisation of railway transport. One of the accidents, which occurred in Toledo, resulted in fatalities, and the author believes it has highlighted the shortcomings of those aspiring to the leadership.
Although the debate is of national scope, the text raises a fundamental question: what deserves recognition, experience and the assumption of responsibilities, or the methods that turn arbitrariness into a management tool. The column concludes that not every position subject to succession deserves a successor.
The article closes with a reference to 29-N, without specifying its scope.
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