Is SALF pro-life and Vox not, or is it the other way around? Let’s take a look at their programs

As you know, one of the most important principles of this blog since its inception 22 years ago is the defense of human life.

The decision that, being pro-life, I would make if I had to choose between voting for VOX or SALF
The contrast between being called 'fervently pro-life' and a vote on December 19, 2024

I am not speaking in the abstract. I am referring to the defense of human life from conception to natural death. Regarding this issue, I have once again observed a debate on social media—one I touched upon here some time ago—concerning the notion that Se Acabó la Fiesta (SALF, "The Party’s Over", Alvise Pérez’s party) is a pro-life option, while Vox, by contrast, is no longer one. I addressed this matter back in January, following the release of a video in which Alvise Pérez declared himself "a fervent pro-life advocate." This was not the first instance. In June 2024, during an interview with El Español, Alvise stated that he was "absolutely pro-life" (at the 38:06 mark in the video).

However, in December 2024, when the European Parliament voted on including abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, two of the three SALF Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favor, while one (Alvise) did not cast a vote. Some claimed that, as a result of this, the two SALF Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who voted in favor were expelled from the party; however, in reality, Alvise Pérez distanced himself from his party colleagues in April 2025—not because they supported abortion, but because they backed the European rearmament plan in the face of the threat posed by Russian expansionism.

Has anything changed since January? Let’s look at the programs of both parties for the general elections on November 29. Vox’s program for this election can be downloaded here (PDF). There is a saved copy on the Wayback Machine, in case the link disappears or the document is altered at some point. Point 98 states the following:

"Defense of the right to life from conception to natural death, and an end to the culture of death. Ensuring the right to conscientious objection for healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals, and strengthening palliative care."

Vox has been a pro-life party since its inception, and this statement is consistent with that track record. Furthermore, there are numerous references to abortion on its website and to euthanasia, which report on Vox's initiatives in relation to both issues.

Now, let’s turn to SALF. The program for "Se Acabó La Fiesta" for these elections can be downloaded here (PDF). There is an archived copy on the Wayback Machine, in case the link ever disappears or the document is altered. In the program there is not even the slightest reference to the right to life, abortion or euthanasia. On the other hand, there is no reference to abortion on the SALF website nor euthanasia. Furthermore, on the SALF Twitter account, created in May 2024, there is no mention of abortion, euthanasia, or the issue of life. This is certainly strange for a party whose founder has claimed to be "absolutely pro-life" and "a fervent pro-life advocate." I have been a pro-life activist for decades, and I find it incredible that a supposedly pro-life party would omit this issue from its platform—as if the matter were not relevant.

Therefore, I stand by what I said here in January, as a pro-life voter, regarding Vox and SALF. If some people believe that Vox is no longer pro-life—despite what its platform states—that is a matter for them and for how they choose to interpret a very clear declaration. What no one will ever be able to convince me of is that SALF—which omits this issue from its platform—is pro-life, or that Vox—which explicitly addresses it—is no longer pro-life. The facts are very clear.

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