Pedro Sánchez has been making headlines due to various challenges and controversies he has faced as the Prime Minister of Spain. He has been embroiled in a political storm, with allegations of harassment and smear campaigns by opposition parties, leading to threats of resignation. Sánchez has also been criticized for his handling of diplomatic issues, such as the situation in Gaza, and his cautious approach to declarations on Palestine. Additionally, he has faced challenges in garnering support for key legislative initiatives, like the Junts' amnesty bill, highlighting the fragility of his parliamentary backing.
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, born on February 29, 1972, is a Spanish politician who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Spain since June 2018. He is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and has previously held the position of Secretary-General of the party. Sánchez has a background in economics and has been involved in Spanish politics for many years, rising through the ranks to become the leader of the PSOE. As Prime Minister, he has focused on issues such as social welfare, economic reform, and foreign policy, seeking to navigate the complex political landscape of Spain and the European Union.
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Diplomatic spat began when Spanish minister suggested Javier Milei had taken ‘substances’ while campaigning
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Bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says countries include Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia and Malta, as Arab and European officials discuss end to Gaza conflict in Riyadh
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Sánchez calls for end to mud-slinging after spending five days reflecting on his future over ‘harassment’ by enemies
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Pedro Sanchez decries increasing polarisation in his anticipated announcement, which some dismiss as a tactical play.
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Mr Sanchez says the allegations are "spurious" and a "smear campaign" orchestrated by opposition parties.
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The Socialist leader had threatened to resign due to right-wing attacks targeting his family.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made “when the conditions are appropriate”.
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Pedro Sánchez is first foreign premier Simon Harris will meet since becoming leader
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Rich Americans who want a backup plan as the US faces sociopolitical instability are getting second passports to these countries.
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But the region is tired and divided
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The inquest complicates things for PM Sánchez, who has been struggling to muster consensus over the Junts’ amnesty bill.
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The blaze that appeared to begin in one home on Thursday afternoon engulfed the rest of the 14-story block of flats in less than an hour.
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Thirteen reported injured as 22 teams of firefighters fight flames engulfing 14-storey building
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Spain's prime minister has visited Morocco as the two nations reckon with a spike in migration to the Canary Islands and a Europe-wide debate and protests about agricultural regulations and imports
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All but one EU country urges Israel to halt offensive in Rafah and calls for a humanitarian pause
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The People's Party retained an absolute majority in the Galicia regional election, winning 40 seats in the 75-seat regional assembly.
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EU and Spain announce a
€210m partnership with Mauritania to curb people-smuggling to the Canary islands and launch new energy and infrastructure projects.
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Catalan separatist party votes against amnesty bill, highlighting fragility of Sánchez's parliamentary support
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The left-wing opposition leader pledged his party's backing in parliament for the center-right Greek government's plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage.
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A new amnesty law could be a remedy for democratic coexistence.