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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Nine Legal Challenges Close In on Spain's PM Sánchez

Spanish authorities widened probes into PSOE figures, including a raid on the party HQ tied to the Leire Díez case and alleged payments to discredit judges; charges have been filed against Sánchez’s inner circle (wife Begoña Gómez, adviser Cristina Álvarez) and investigations extend to his brother David Sánchez, ex-PM Zapatero in the Plus Ultra case, the Koldo mask-purchasing case, and the Hydrocarbons VAT inquiry, with prosecutors warning the process could last years as the opposition eyes a no-confidence motion and Sánchez seeks a congressional briefing.

via Euronews.com|

#corruption #judiciary #pedro-sanchez

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Police raid PSOE HQ in Madrid as corruption probe widens

Spanish Civil Guard officers, under a court order, searched the PSOE headquarters in Madrid as part of a National Court corruption inquiry focused on former member Leire Diez, with the probe linked to other cases involving the prime minister’s circle; the party says it is cooperating while opponents call it part of a widening corruption saga.

via Al Jazeera|

#corruption #police #politics

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Police raid on PSOE HQ ramps up pressure on Spain’s Sánchez amid graft probes

Anti-corruption police raided the PSOE headquarters in Madrid to gather evidence in a probe into illegal party financing, indicting Ana Fuentes; the move adds to a string of scandals involving Sánchez’s allies and tests Spain’s fragile coalition, with analysts saying a snap election is unlikely before the current term ends in 2027.

via politico.eu|

#corruption #pedro-sanchez #psoe

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Police probe-led request at PSOE HQ over Leire Díez payments

Spanish Civil Guard officers from the UCO visited the PSOE headquarters in Madrid to request documentation tied to the Leire Díez influence-peddling case; the operation also involves Vicente Fernández and a search of Gaspar Zarrías's home, with the party cooperating and authorities seeking to determine whether Díez acted independently or on party/government instructions.

via Euronews.com|

#civil-guard-uco #influence-peddling #leire-diez

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

Spain's Regional Elections Mark Political Shift Amid Scandals and Rising Far-Right

Spain's ruling party, PSOE, faces a crucial regional election in Extremadura amid recent corruption and harassment scandals involving its members, which could signal a broader political shift favoring the conservative PP and Vox across Spain.

via The Guardian|

#corruption #harassment-allegations #politics

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

"Spain's 2023 General Election: Far-right's Rise Amidst Economic Challenges"

Spain's general election is taking place, with all 350 seats in the Congress of Deputies up for allocation. The mainstream social-democratic party, PSOE, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is facing a challenge from the conservative PP party. If neither party secures a majority, they may seek to form coalitions with smaller parties. The election comes after a poor result for left-leaning parties in regional and local elections earlier this year. Turnout is a concern due to the election being held later in the summer.

via The New York Times|

#coalition #general-election #politics