
Spain’s Face Masks Scandal Threatens Leftist Coalition Stability
Allegations against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s inner circle and family have raised doubts about the survival of the fragile government.

Allegations against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s inner circle and family have raised doubts about the survival of the fragile government.

During a Madrid court hearing, a businessman admitted some of the profits from public contracts were used to fund the ruling Socialist party.

After a lengthy investigation, a judge has charged the wife of the Spanish PM with influence peddling and bribery.

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

The result strengthens the conservatives’ role in regional power-sharing—adding to the pressure on Spain’s minority government ahead of a string of key elections in 2026.

While Spaniards count down the collapse of Sánchez’s unpopular, corruption-ridden government, a magazine has crowned him Person of the Year 2025.

A key ally of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was arrested over alleged kickbacks linked to public contracts.

Repression and fear provided an opportunity for higher-ups in Spain’s Socialist Party to rob the taxpayer of his money as well as his freedom.