
Spanish PM’s Wife Surrenders Passport As Crisis Around Government Deepens
The judicial decision adds further pressure to an administration already weakened by several cases affecting the Socialist Party’s inner circle.

The judicial decision adds further pressure to an administration already weakened by several cases affecting the Socialist Party’s inner circle.

José Luis Ábalos’ corruption trial deepens the pressure on a government already surrounded by investigations.

The comparatively minor corruption charges against the conservative former PM are widely viewed as having been orchestrated by the popular politician’s opponents.

According to opposition party CHP’s vice pesident, Murat Bakn, several senior officials were among those detained.