José Luis Ábalos | The European Conservative

Sánchez Ally Jailed for 24 Years in Landmark Corruption Case

Nick Hallett June 22, 2026

The former transport minister was convicted over a pandemic-era contracts scheme, while opposition parties demanded the Spanish PM resign and call elections.

Spanish minister for development José Luis Ábalos (L) smiles as he poses with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the rest of new ministers for a family photo following their first cabinet meeting in Madrid on June 8, 2018.

Spain’s Face Masks Scandal Threatens Leftist Coalition Stability

Lukács Fux May 4, 2026

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

Spain PM Accused in Court of Leading Contract-Rigging Scheme

TEC News / AFP April 29, 2026

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

Spain’s Socialist Government Rocked by Multiple Corruption Cases

TEC News April 13, 2026

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

Pedro Sánchez’s Former Right-Hand Man Goes on Trial

Javier Villamor April 7, 2026

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

Spanish Socialists Suffer Heavy Defeat in Extremadura

TEC News / AFP December 22, 2025

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.

L’Espresso Pays Tribute to Pedro Sánchez’s Corruption

Itxu Díaz December 16, 2025

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

A vehicle chartered by the association "Hazte Oir" (Make yourself heard) with an image of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and reading in Spanish "The enemies of Spain are in the government"

Top Spanish Socialist Detained in Corruption Scandal

TEC News / AFP June 30, 2025

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

Spanish Government Mired in COVID Corruption Scandal

Carlos Perona Calvete February 27, 2024

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.

Tag: José Luis Ábalos

Sánchez Ally Jailed for 24 Years in Landmark Corruption Case

Spain’s Face Masks Scandal Threatens Leftist Coalition Stability

Spain PM Accused in Court of Leading Contract-Rigging Scheme

Spain’s Socialist Government Rocked by Multiple Corruption Cases

Pedro Sánchez’s Former Right-Hand Man Goes on Trial

Spanish Socialists Suffer Heavy Defeat in Extremadura

L’Espresso Pays Tribute to Pedro Sánchez’s Corruption

Top Spanish Socialist Detained in Corruption Scandal

Spanish Government Mired in COVID Corruption Scandal

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