Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declined to answer questions from a judge investigating alleged influence-peddling by his wife, Begona Gomez. The case, which has put pressure on his minority government, involves accusations of Gomez using her husband’s position for professional gain. Sanchez invoked his right to remain silent, citing family ties, while the opposition calls for his resignation.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is stepping back from public duties to contemplate his resignation after a Spanish court launched a preliminary corruption investigation into his wife’s business dealings. The investigation involves allegations of influence peddling against Begoña Gómez, Sanchez’s wife, who is accused of receiving benefits from Air Europa, a Spanish airline. Sanchez has denied the allegations and vowed cooperation with the investigation to prove his wife’s innocence. The scandal has sparked outrage within opposition parties, who accuse Sanchez of neglecting his responsibilities. Sanchez came to power in 2018 after a no-confidence vote against Mariano Rajoy and formed a controversial coalition government with smaller regional parties that included an amnesty for Catalans involved in the 2017 independence bid.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is contemplating the possibility of resigning following corruption charges levied against his wife, Begona Gomez. The charges against Gomez are believed to be politically motivated, according to Sanchez’s statements. The Prime Minister has suspended his schedule and is expected to make a decision on Monday.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is considering resigning after a court opened an investigation into his wife, Begona Gomez, on suspicion of graft. The probe revolves around Gomez’s alleged ties to private companies that received government funding or won public contracts, including a €475 million bailout for Air Europa. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from the anti-corruption group Manos Limpias and has sparked a backlash from the right-wing Popular Party, which has accused Sanchez of conflicts of interest. Sanchez, who has denied any wrongdoing, says he will announce his decision on Monday.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will consider resigning after a judicial investigation was launched into accusations that his wife, Begona Gomez, used her position to influence business deals. The allegations, made by a right-wing legal platform, have been denied by Sanchez, who said he is canceling his public agenda until Monday to announce his decision on whether to continue or step down. Sanchez, 52, has been Spain’s prime minister since 2018 and recently formed a new left-wing coalition government in November. The probe follows a complaint filed by Manos Limpias, a private group that primarily pursues legal cases for right-wing causes. The court did not provide further information and said that the probe was under seal. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños and Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz have publicly backed Sanchez. The allegations have been spread by online news sites aligned with the conservative Popular Party and the far-right Vox party. Sanchez accused the opposition of spreading “spurious” allegations that led to the judicial investigation. He said he was motivated to reflect on his future due to his love for his wife, who he said is “living with the feeling of impotence while being pelted with mud.”
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that he will suspend public duties until next week to decide whether he will continue leading the government after a court launched a business corruption probe into his wife’s private dealings. The investigation alleges that his wife, Begona Gomez, committed influence peddling and corruption in business. Sanchez has denied the allegations and stated that his wife will cooperate with the investigation. He has accused the opposition of collaborating with those spreading false claims against his family.
In a development that has stirred political discourse in Spain, a private group called Manos Limpias has filed corruption allegations against Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The allegations centered around allegations that Gómez used her position to influence business deals. Despite holding no public office and maintaining a low political profile, the court has agreed to probe the allegations, leaving the judicial system to determine the validity of the claims. Prime Minister Sánchez has expressed his belief in the judicial system, while Justice Minister Félix Bolaños has dismissed the allegations as false.
