Podemos opens disciplinary proceedings against its spokesperson in Irun City Council

The party has provisionally suspended the councilor's membership following alleged breaches of internal regulations.

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Generic image of a podium in a municipal assembly hall.

The leadership of Podemos Euskadi has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the spokesperson of its municipal group in Irun, resulting in the provisional suspension of his party membership.

This decision follows a failed mediation process. The party claims the councilor violated internal regulations, classifying the infraction as serious or very serious. The case is now being reviewed by the Guarantee Committee, and the suspension means the loss of voting rights within the party assembly.
Since the councilor's seat is personal and non-transferable, he retains his position in the Irun City Council. However, if the disciplinary process continues, he will be required to leave the Elkarrekin Podemos municipal group and serve as an independent councilor.
The conflict stems from the spokesperson's independent actions, allegedly failing to report to the municipal group or the regional leadership. In response, local party members appointed a new spokesperson last March to prepare for the upcoming municipal elections.