Spain's PP defers censure motion against Sánchez amid parliamentary deadlock

The centre‑right People's Party (PP) announced it will postpone the motion of censure against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez until after the summer, citing the lack of an assured majority without the backing of the Catalan nationalist party Junts and the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV). PP spokesperson Borja Sémper said launching the initiative now would be a “mistake” and the party will wait for judicial developments in corruption cases involving the government.

In the Senate, the opposition forced Sánchez to face a confidence motion after a parliamentary clash, highlighting the government’s fragile support. Behind the scenes, contacts between Junts, PNV and the PP have intensified, with sources reporting coordinated planning for a post‑summer challenge to Sánchez’s rule. The PP is also coordinating with Vox on a broader opposition strategy, preparing several scenarios for the coming months.

The combined parliamentary maneuvers and behind‑the‑scenes negotiations underline a growing political deadlock, leaving Sánchez’s administration vulnerable and uncertain about its ability to govern without invoking elections.