The the creation of a political party in Spainwith the profession to run in elections (or does not do so immediately), demands fulfillment a number of requirements. These include the development of statutes or operating rules that regulate recruitment processes, jobs, and ideology. To begin with, it must have at least three founders and cannot be in the name of companies or institutions.
With the emergence of a new Government of Spain in the air, launching a new political party may be attractive to various people and groups, but it is not that simple. A number of steps and requirements must be followed, without which the new political formation will not be able to start its journey.
It is a highly regulated and monitored procedure to prevent fraud and possible traps that could damage the proper functioning and image of the national policy.
Requirements for the formation of a political party
In order to start the procedures for the formation of a new party, a number of basic requirements must be taken into account, both for the formation and for the people who are going to start it.
- The founder must be a Individual. A political party cannot be on behalf of companies or institutions.
- The founder must be over 18 years old.
- Exercise your rights fully.
- Not have been convicted of serious crimes under the Constitution, the Crown or the State.
What is not necessary to start a political party? It is not necessary to submit any election candidacy, nor is it necessary to submit a confirmation. But one thing is clear. And the party must be founded by three individuals. That will be the promoters.
The creation of a political formation in Spain
According to consulted sources, the formation of a political party in our country It starts by implementing his “sketch” as an association. This is the first step. There would be three individuals mentioned above in this foundation (association). They would act as the first visible head.
Once this association is formed, which will later form the party, it is necessary to be clear about it ideology and purpose. This means that there is a real intention to appear on municipal, regional, national elections…? If so, it’s time to start drafting the bylaws.
This document, necessary for the first steps of a political formation in Spain that wants to win the elections, must be written with the basic information that defines the party. The articles of association must include: the full name of the political party, an abbreviation, the address or place where the headquarters is located, a website to facilitate communication with neighbors, and its scope, which can be state, regional, regional and municipal.
In addition, so that prospective members know both the requirements for admission and the commitment they will make once inside, it must appear in some section. It should also be noted that this is a democratic party and then we would move on to the topic of jobs.
It is not mandatory to stand in the elections
The founding of a political party does not have participation in elections as a basic or mandatory requirement. You can remain inactive or make secondary moves until you decide you have enough strength, support and funding to be eligible to represent residents in any public entity.
Work in a political party
When it comes to working in politics, you have to respect differences Job which are set by the party or organization chart of the entity in which it is immersed. To begin with, the board of directors and with it the governing bodies must first be chosen and agreed upon.
Once the party is able to run in elections, if it gets representatives in public institutions, a wide list of job offers opens up, from assistants to advisers, including those in charge of communications.
Subsidies, expenses and payments must be public
It is essential that the Party Transparency Portal contains data relating to expenses, on support received and any other data that may be of general interest. This requirement becomes more apparent when a party receives subsidies from any type of public entity.
We must not forget that the law on the financing of political parties is very strict when it comes to subsidies received, it requires that they be disclosed and that everything is done in accordance with the law, in case of non-compliance there are penalties.