María Jesús Montero has officially taken the reins of the PSOE-A during the party's XV Regional Congress in Armilla, Granada.

With a mandate to heal internal divisions, Montero is forming a new executive team entirely under her control, free from provincial pressures.

Her leadership marks a pivotal moment as she seeks to revitalize the party's electoral machinery ahead of the 2026 elections.

Despite her extensive political background, critics argue her leadership reflects continuity rather than renewal.

Montero aims to unify the party by integrating diverse factions while maintaining her roles as Vice President of the Government and Minister of Finance.

The congress, attended by prominent figures like Pedro Sánchez and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, underscores the importance of this transition for the PSOE-A's future.