The debate | Should autonomous community presidents have an official residence?
La sopresiva compra de un ático de lujo con dinero público para la presidenta de la Comunidad de Madrid plantea si es necesario para los líderes autonómicos
Few are the presidents of autonomous governments in Spain who enjoy an official residence. Sometimes, even in the territories where they have them, they remain unused because regional leaders prefer their private home. The recent scandal of the luxury attic bought by the Government of the Community of Madrid generalises the question: is it necessary to have these premises?
Isabel Díaz Ayuso herself complained in the Assembly of Madrid in 2024 that she did not have one to avoid the "shameful embarrassment". Is it justified as a general rule?
Translated by urgent.news from El Pais's report; automated translation may contain errors. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.
