Politics

Santiago Abascal, the leader of VOX, has called for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in light of recent corruption scandals shaking the socialist government and party.

Pedro Sánchez at a Crossroads: A party scandal shakes the PSOE and puts the Prime Minister under enormous pressure. This week could decisively shape his political future.

Former Balearic President Francina Armengol, who has been the President of the Spanish Parliament since 2023, is once again in the spotlight in connection with the corruption scandal surrounding the awarding of public contracts by the Socialists.

Pedro Sánchez does not resign, he only asks for forgiveness and refuses to call new elections - Pedro Sánchez does not resign as Secretary General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. The socialist leader has apologised to the Spanish people after the Guardia Civil report was published on Thursday, which led to the resignation of Santos Cerdán as Organisation Secretary.

A recent report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil, submitted to the Supreme Court, places Santos Cerdán, the PSOE's organization secretary, at the center of new investigations.

The High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) has issued a significant ruling, obliging the Spanish government to investigate the actions of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez concerning the bailout of Air Europa and the business activities of his wife, Begoña Gómez.

Spain has lodged a strong protest with Israel regarding the detention of Spanish citizen Sergio Toribio, following the Israeli army's interception of the "Freedom Flotilla" ship in international waters. The flotilla aimed to break the Gaza blockade and deliver food. This action by Israel has immediately triggered diplomatic reactions in Madrid.

The People's Party (PP) is causing a stir with a controversial video on social media. In it, the Spanish government is branded as "Mafia" and citizens are called to protest on Sunday. The visual design is strikingly reminiscent of the film "The Godfather" to underline the message: "We will kick them out."

A scandal involving opaque audio recordings and alleged political interference is sending shockwaves through Spain, putting the government under immense pressure. At its center is Leire Díez, a hitherto unknown civil servant whose leaked conversations are creating turmoil in the Spanish political landscape.

A recent GAD3 survey highlights the deep concern among the Spanish population regarding the country's political situation. Nearly seven out of ten Spaniards (69.8%) perceive the political situation as "bad" or "very bad." This underscores the ongoing tensions that characterize the Parliament and create an unyielding atmosphere.