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Pedro Sánchez is facing growing political pressure as multiple corruption investigations involving his party, close allies and family members continue to unfold in Spain. While Sanchez himself has not been charged, opposition leaders and critics say the mounting scandals are damaging his government’s credibility ahead of the next election cycle.

Several senior figures linked to Sanchez’s Socialist Party are under investigation over alleged kickbacks, public contracts and pandemic procurement deals. Cases involving Sanchez’s wife and brother have also intensified political tensions, although both deny wrongdoing. The Spanish prime minister has dismissed the investigations as politically motivated attempts to remove him from power.

Despite slipping poll numbers, Sanchez’s government has ruled out early elections and continues to receive support from smaller regional parties wary of a potential far-right coalition led by the conservative People’s Party and Vox. Analysts say Spain now faces a prolonged period of political uncertainty as corruption cases dominate national debate.

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday, demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez following a series of high-profile corruption scandals. Organized by the Spanish Civil Society association and backed by leaders from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party, the “March for Dignity” drew between 40,000 and 80,000 participants. The unrest deepened following a Spanish court’s announcement that former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, a key ally of Sanchez, is being investigated for an alleged influence-peddling and money-laundering network.

While the large-scale demonstration was otherwise peaceful, it escalated into clashes between a small group of protesters and law enforcement near the Moncloa Palace, the official prime ministerial residence. Masked individuals attempted to break through security barriers on the main road leading to the palace, prompting police intervention. Officials confirmed that at least seven police officers were injured in the ensuing altercations, and three individuals were arrested.

Prime Minister Sanchez, who previously contemplated resigning in April 2024 over a corruption probe into his wife, Begoña Gomez, continues to defend his inner circle against the growing backlash. He maintains that the ongoing legal investigations and public demonstrations are politically motivated actions driven entirely by his far-right opponents. Despite the escalating pressure and the latest investigation targeting Zapatero, both the current government and those accused have firmly denied any wrongdoing.

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Spain’s ruling Socialist Party, led by Pedro Sánchez, has seen a rise in voter support following its strong opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war involving Iran. Recent polls show the party gaining momentum after Sánchez took measures such as restricting U.S. military flights linked to the conflict from Spanish airspace and bases, positioning himself as a leading critic of the war.

At the same time, support for the far-right Vox party has declined, with surveys indicating a drop in voter backing. Vox, which has supported the military offensive and maintains close ideological ties with Donald Trump’s movement, has faced backlash as public opinion in Spain largely turns against the conflict, with a majority of respondents opposing the war.

Despite the Socialists’ gains, the conservative People’s Party (PP) continues to lead in overall voter intention, keeping the possibility of a right-wing coalition government alive. Polls suggest a shift of support from smaller and more extreme parties toward mainstream groups, while Spain’s fragmented political landscape means coalition-building will remain essential ahead of the 2027 general election.

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