Pedro Sánchez moves to oust SER director Fran Llorente in media showdown

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has intensified a power struggle within the Prisa media group by seeking the dismissal of Fran Llorente, the director of content at the Cadena SER news chain. The move follows months of internal conflict targeting journalists and executives perceived as aligned with the PSOE, with Sánchez reportedly pressuring Prisa’s owners to replace Llorente, whom the government accuses of not following party directives.

The controversy was highlighted by PR Noticias, which circulated a viral video of a “dream press conference” featuring Sánchez, underscoring the heightened public focus on the government’s attempts to control media narratives.

The episode reflects broader concerns about political interference in Spain’s media landscape and the weakening of the once‑dominant Prisa empire.