The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to announce at 12 p.m. whether he will resign from office as a result of a corruption complaint against his wife. The left-wing government announced this on Monday (April 29) in Madrid. The socialist politician surprisingly announced last Wednesday that he was considering resigning. He canceled all public appointments for a five-day cooling-off period a decision announced for Monday.
The 52-year-old, who… fourth largest EU economy has governed for almost six years, had written on Wednesday on Whether I continue on the should be at the head of the government or should resign from this high honor.”
Thousands on the streets
Went on the weekend Thousands took to the streets in Madrid and other cities across the country, to demonstrate for Sánchez to remain in office. The demonstrators carried placards with slogans like “Sánchez, yes, keep going” and “Don’t give up.”
The complaint against the head of government’s wife was filed by als Very right-wing organization “Manos Limpias” (Clean Hands) been reimbursed. She accuses Begoña Gómez (49), who does not hold public office, of influence and corruption in the economy. “Manos Limpias” later admitted The ad is based on media reports that could well be wrong.
The public prosecutor’s office requests that the investigation against Spain’s first lady be stopped
These are the options
According to the constitution, King Felipe VI should to hold consultations with party leaders following Sánchez’s resignationto propose a successor to Parliament. Meanwhile, it cannot be ruled out that Sánchez will remain in office and ask Parliament to vote of confidence or not announces an early election.