Spain faces political instability amid judicial scrutiny of Pedro Sánchez's wife

Spain faces significant political and judicial instability as Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is set to face trial. The judicial decision involves allegations of corruption, influence peddling, embezzlement, and misappropriation, marking a historic precedent for the spouse of a sitting Prime Minister.

This legal development coincides with heightened political tension and social unrest. In Santiago de Compostela, the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) has faced criticism for supporting actions by far-left groups that harassed members of the Vox party, with BNG representatives describing such actions as “democratic firmness.”

Domestically, the Sánchez administration is under pressure regarding unresolved issues such as housing affordability, educational decline, and economic inflation. Critics argue the current legislature has struggled with structural reforms, while political analysts note a growing trend toward far-right parties like Vox and PP in recent polling.