Government crisis in Spain in the shadow of corruption charges against Sanchez’s wife

According to the international group Tasnim News Agency, SRF Switzerland wrote in an article: The thoughts of Tahsin Pedro Sánchez’s decision to resign as Prime Minister in the shadow of internal developments has created questions in this country. “Pedro Sánchez”, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced on Wednesday in a letter published on the X short message service. Kurd suspends his official work for a few days to consider his resignation. The Madrid Regional Court has already announced a preliminary investigation against Begonia Gómez, his wife, on charges of corruption. The 52-year-old socialist canceled all his appointments and criticized serious attacks by the right-wing camp against him and his wife, who is three years his junior. The complaint comes from the Manus Limpias (“Clean Hands”) union, which is committed to fighting corruption and supports right-wing causes.

Socialist Sanchez has been Spain’s prime minister since June 2018. From July 2023, he leads a minority government supported by regional parties. He wants to announce on Monday whether he will remain in office or not.

This statement of the prime minister surprised all of Spain and provoked mixed reactions. Julia Macher, a journalist in Barcelona, ​​said: Colleagues of the Socialist Party spoke of “absolute dismay” and “shock”. Several dozen supporters gathered in front of the party headquarters to show their support for Sanchez. The conservative People’s Party PP, the largest opposition party, accused the prime minister of portraying himself as a victim and only seeking to polarize and mobilize his voters. According to him, Sanchez’s behavior was “childish and narcissistic”.

This case is evaluated by Spanish legal experts as relatively weak from a legal point of view. Beguna Gomez is accused of using her influence as the Prime Minister’s wife to help companies get public money. Articles from Spanish and more right-wing online media are cited as evidence. Among them is talking about the letter of recommendation that Gomez issued to a company. Now the Investigative Court of Madrid has started the preliminary investigation and has so far summoned the authors of the articles as witnesses. It is not yet clear whether a criminal case will be opened or not.

This article continues: It is still impossible to predict what will happen on Monday, five days after the news was announced. Journalist Macher estimates that five days in politics is a long time to announce a return to work. If Sánchez steps down, the king must propose a new candidate to parliament, or Sánchez’s deputy can take over until new elections are held. This will not be possible until one year after the last election. It is also not unlikely that Sánchez will ask Parliament for a vote of confidence on Monday, which would however be a very tactical maneuver. His wife is considering his resignation.

The Social Democratic Prime Minister of Spain wrote on Platform X on Wednesday evening: I need to pause and think.

The Madrid court had previously announced that Begonia Gomez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, has been accused of “influence and corruption in business” in connection with the Corona financial aid.

Sanchez and Gomez have been married since 2006 and have two daughters. The wife of the Prime Minister of Spain is a marketing expert who has worked in banks and non-governmental organizations.

Sánchez’s letter states that the right wing and extreme right harassed him with every possible means. He added: I have to answer this question immediately; Is it worth continuing despite the quagmire that the right wing and far right have created in their efforts to make policy?

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