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Spanish Politicians Elena Valenciano and Barcala Announce Retirement

Former PSOE leader Elena Valenciano confirmed she is ending her political career after being excluded from the party’s electoral lists by Pedro Sánchez. Valenciano, who served as vice‑secretary general of the PSOE, a eurodeputy for 14 years and held various senior party roles, said the decision marks the closure of a long‑standing chapter in her public life.

Barcala, a veteran socialist politician from Alicante, announced she will not seek re‑election and intends to devote her time to family and civil‑society projects. Over her career she has held positions including mayor, regional deputy, vice‑president, and spokesperson for the opposition, and she emphasized her desire to step away from public office after many years of service.

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