Congressman Challenges Media's Criticism Amidst Spain's Economic Boom

Spain's Economic Growth Amidst Political Backlash: A Congressman's Candid Question In a press conference held at the Spanish Congress on May 20th, 2025, Patxi López, a prominent member of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party), addressed the media's persistent criticism of the current government. He directly questioned the basis of this negativity, stating, "¿Por qué nos odian tanto? ¿Qué hemos hecho para ser el enemigo a batir?" (Why do they hate us so much? What have we done to be the enemy to be defeated?). López's remarks follow recent reports of Spain's strong economic performance. The European Union's recent review of Spain's economic data for the year further supports this positive trend. López used this data to counter the media's narrative, arguing that the government's economic policies are successful. He stated, "No van a por nosotros porque la economía vaya mal, porque va muy bien" (They are not attacking us because the economy is doing badly, because it's doing very well). This statement directly challenges the underlying assumptions of much of the media coverage. The video clip, while short, effectively captures the essence of López's argument and the tension between the government's narrative and the media's critical portrayal. This event highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the Spanish government's performance and its relationship with the media.