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Corruption Scandal Threatens Sánchez's Government, Snap Elections Loom

6/22/2025

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Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) is embroiled in a corruption scandal that could topple Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's coalition government. Allegations of kickbacks tied to public contracts have sparked outrage, with workers protesting austerity measures. As the crisis deepens, Sánchez vows to combat corruption, but snap elections loom, threatening to hand power to the right-wing Popular Party.

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Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) is embroiled in a corruption scandal that could topple Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's coalition government. Allegations of kickbacks tied to public contracts have sparked outrage, with workers protesting austerity measures. As the crisis deepens, Sánchez vows to combat corruption, but snap elections loom, threatening to hand power to the right-wing Popular Party.