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.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is considering resigning after a judicial investigation was launched into corruption allegations against his wife. The allegations, which have been denied by Sanchez, have been made by a right-wing legal platform that claims his wife used her position to influence business deals. Sanchez has canceled his public agenda until Monday when he will announce whether he will continue or step down. The investigation comes just weeks before important regional elections in Catalonia, followed by European elections in June.
Spain and France have agreed to share information from their separate investigations into the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to spy on their politicians, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and President Emmanuel Macron. The joint investigation aims to trace the origin of the hacking and determine who is responsible.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, the former President of the Government of Spain, presentó his latest book, ‘Crónicas de la España que dialoga’, in Barcelona during Sant Jordi’s Day. The book is a compilation of conversations with the former director of La Vanguardia. During the event, Zapatero discussed his experiences as President, expressed his support for current President Pedro Sánchez, and shared his passion for FC Barcelona.
