Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faces increasing scrutiny as corruption probes intensify against his party and associates. Despite not being personally implicated, Sanchez's administration is under pressure from both the opposition and allies amid a backdrop of legal investigations. The political landscape is complicated by the potential for a no-confidence vote, which could lead to a conservative government supported by far-right parties.
- ▪Sanchez's party is facing multiple corruption investigations involving key confidants.
- ▪The opposition, led by the People's Party, is gaining ground in polls, with the PSOE trailing.
- ▪Sanchez claims the investigations are part of a politically motivated campaign against him.
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Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack upSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds a press conference at the Spanish Embassy to the Vatican after meeting Pope Leo XIV, in Rome, Italy, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Francesco Fotia/File PhotoPublished May 29, 2026, 06:44 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:44 PMMADRID, May 29 - Eight years after ousting a corruption-mired, centre-right government on the promise of cleaning up politics, Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is running out of road as graft accusations stack up against his party and family.Lauded abroad by liberals for standing up to U.S.
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