Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Prime Minister, faces increasing pressure as multiple corruption investigations target his government and allies. While Sánchez himself has not been implicated, scandals involving his family and close associates have raised concerns about his political future. The opposition is calling for his resignation amid a wave of allegations that threaten the stability of his administration.
- ▪Pedro Sánchez has been Prime Minister of Spain for eight years as of June 1.
- ▪His brother, David, is on trial for influence peddling, and former Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under investigation for money laundering.
- ▪The Socialist Party's headquarters was raided by police as part of a corruption probe, intensifying calls for Sánchez's resignation.
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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGuy HedgecoeIn MadridNurPhoto via Getty ImagesPedro Sánchez has not been directly implicated in any of the investigations, but allies and relatives have1 June marks exactly eight years since Pedro Sánchez became prime minister of Spain, but with his government and Socialist Party besieged by corruption investigations he is more likely to be plotting his political survival than celebrating.His musician brother, David, has just gone on trial accused of influence peddling.
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