DEPLORABLE: Another Blow by Sánchez to Private Property, A Step Toward Social Division in Spain.
Pedro Sánchez and his government, backed by the far-left in Spain, continue to promote policies that erode fundamental rights such as private property and the ability of families to preserve their heritage. The recent proposal to tax large inheritances and restrict access to housing demonstrates an approach that is not only ineffective but profoundly damaging to the country’s social and economic fabric.
Inheritances: A New Fiscal Target
Since taking office, Sánchez has used the rhetoric of «social justice» to justify an excessive increase in taxes. This time, his government is targeting inheritances, with proposals to impose heavier taxes on family assets exceeding one million euros.
This measure, presented as a fight against inequality, disregards the hard work of generations who have strived to leave a legacy for their children.
Sánchez intends to intervene in the second-home market to force owners to rent them out.
More socialism to fix what socialism ruins with overregulation and legal uncertainty.
Sánchez’s discourse and that of his allies, suggesting a «class divide» between those who inherit homes and those who do not, is both simplistic and populist. Equating the transfer of family assets with supposed structural injustice is not only false but fosters a climate of resentment that threatens social cohesion.
Housing: Policies That Worsen the Crisis
The issue of housing accessibility is real, but the solutions proposed by the left are counterproductive. Among them is the idea of temporarily banning home purchases in high-demand areas—a measure that would not only limit market freedom but also deter investment in the real estate sector.
Additionally, policies such as rent price controls and higher taxes on second homes have proven ineffective in other countries, leading to a decrease in housing supply and an increase in rental prices.
Rather than addressing the structural causes of the issue, such as the lack of new housing construction, the government prefers to impose restrictions that exacerbate the situation.
An Attack on Traditional Values
Sánchez’s policies represent a direct attack on traditional family values and individual effort. Saving and investing in real estate has historically been a way to ensure stability and security for future generations. By penalizing these practices, the government sends a clear message: personal and family success is something to be punished rather than celebrated.
The Wrong Path
The policies of Sánchez and the Spanish left are rooted in an ideology that prioritizes state interventionism over individual freedom. By attacking private property and promoting divisive rhetoric, they not only undermine the foundations of the economy but also erode citizens’ trust in their institutions.
It is essential for Spain to return to the path of common sense, promoting policies that respect families’ efforts, encourage investment, and provide real opportunities for all. If we do not act now, the legacy we leave to future generations will not be one of prosperity but of division and impoverishment.
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