Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding vote
Spain's lower house has called on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign in a non-binding vote due to corruption investigations involving political figures appointed by him. The motion requires Sanchez to take responsibility for the mounting number of cases by stepping down. The vote is non-binding, meaning it does not automatically remove Sanchez from office.
- ▪The lower house of Spain's parliament has called for PM Sanchez's resignation in a non-binding vote.
- ▪The motion is a result of corruption investigations into political figures appointed by Sanchez.
- ▪Sanchez has led moves against Israel in recent weeks.
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Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding voteThe motion says the mounting number of investigations into corruption cases involving political figures appointed and directly supported by Sanchez requires that he take responsibility by resigning.Follow us on GoogleSPANISH PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sánchez leaves at the end of a news conference before summer break, in Madrid, in July. In recent weeks, he has led unprecedented moves against Israel, the writer charges.(photo credit: Juan Medina/Reuters)
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