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Spain corruption probe and PSOE crisis intensify

Overview

The criminal inquiry into former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero expanded in early July 2026, prompting tax audits of his family and summons of Guardia Civil officials. Judges denied Zapatero’s request to suspend testimony on the €1.3 million of jewels seized from his former office, and on 13 July the anti‑corruption prosecutor and the State Attorney rejected his bid to drop the popular accusation, citing public interest and Treasury protection. On 12 July the Congress Economy Committee began reviewing the government’s proposal to renew the CNMC board. The People’s Party criticised the lack of prior consultation. Two days later, despite PP and Vox opposition, the committee approved Juan José Ganuza Fernández as CNMC president and endorsed three counsellors – Joan Capdevila, Carmen Balsa and Marina Echebarría – pledging regulatory independence and a focus on the digital economy, public procurement and merger rules. The governing PSOE faced mounting internal dissent. A 13 July report highlighted an electoral backlash to the Junts‑PSOE pact and a proposed amnesty law, with several regional branches openly criticizing the agreement. A 14 July GESOP poll showed 52 % of Spaniards favour an early general election and 55 % reject a no‑confidence motion involving Junts, the PP and Vox. Later that day, following the conviction of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother David Sánchez and former regional PSOE leader Miguel Ángel Gallardo, regional leaders in Extremadura publicly called for snap elections. Parliamentary accountability has also stalled. It has been four years since the last State of the Nation debate; opposition parties, led by the PP, have pushed a bill to make the debate mandatory, but it remains blocked in the Congress. Simultaneously, an extraordinary plenary session overturned the approved spending ceiling, prompting a possible confidence vote and heightening calls for early elections.

Timeline

about 5 hours ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Delcy Rodríguez sues Spanish businessman over alleged PDVSA envelope funding PSOE
Delcy Rodríguez files a defamation suit in Spain against Victor de Aldama over claims she delivered a PDVSA envelope to fund the PSOE.
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated over €200,000 Bolivia payment
Spain's judge expands probe into ex‑PM Zapatero over a €200,000 payment from Peru's Gloria linked to Bolivia, deeming it potentially illicit.
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 22 sources
Begoña Gómez to face Spanish jury trial on influence‑peddling and embezzlement
Spain’s Madrid court confirmed that Begoña Gómez, wife of PM Pedro Sánchez, will be tried by a jury on influence‑peddling and embezzlement, dropping a corruption charge and lifting travel bans while her defence
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Alberto Núñez Feijóo calls Sánchez authoritarian at European PPE Libertas Forum
Feijóo, speaking at the PPE Libertas Forum in Madrid, warned that Spain faces a weakened democracy and described as authoritarian, a veiled critique of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Juan José Ganuza approved as CNMC president by Spanish Congress
Juan José Ganuza cleared the Congress committee to become CNMC president, pledging independence and focusing on digital regulation, public procurement and merger rules; three other councillors were also cleared
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Spain poll shows majority favor early election over no‑confidence motion
A GESOP poll shows 52.2% of Spaniards prefer an early election, while 54% reject a no‑confidence motion; support varies by party, region and age.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Spain's Socialist Party faces electoral backlash over Junts pact and amnesty talks
Spain's PSOE secured Junts' support after the 2023 election, but internal party backlash over the pact and an amnesty proposal is causing a severe electoral cost and budget deadlock.
4 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Spanish prosecutors and State Attorney reject Zapatero's bid to drop popular accusations in jewelry case
Spain’s prosecutors and State Attorney reject Zapatero’s request to dismiss popular accusations in the €1.3 million jewelry case, citing public interest and the Tax Agency’s involvement.
4 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Pedro Sánchez faces four‑year gap in State of the Nation debate amid parliamentary gridlock
Spain’s parliament has gone four years without a State of the Nation debate, and the Sánchez government now faces a budget defeat and coalition opposition, deepening a parliamentary stalemate.
4 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Spain's CNMC board nominations face PP criticism
Spain’s Congress will vote on the government’s four‑person slate for the CNMC, naming professor Juan José Ganuza as president; the PP denounces the no‑dialogue approach.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Spain's ex-PM Zapatero faces jewelry probe; prosecutor says no rights breach
Spain's prosecutor says former PM Zapatero’s rights weren’t violated after a judge denied suspending his testimony on €1.3 million worth of jewels found in his office; the case remains a technical tax‑fraud and
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Bolivia probes former Spanish PM Zapatero over alleged influence in cement dispute
Bolivia is investigating former Spanish PM Zapatero for alleged 200,000‑euro influence in a cement dispute, requesting cooperation from Spain and Peru.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Castilla‑La Mancha President García‑Page Urges Conference of Presidents on New Autonomy Funding
Castilla‑La Mancha’s Emiliano García‑Page demands a Conference of Presidents to discuss the new autonomy‑funding model, calling it a threat to equality and urging budget approval first.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Emiliano García‑Page faces criticism over PSOE’s internal crisis
Spanish commentary warns that PSOE’s internal disputes, highlighted by criticism of Emiliano García‑Page, threaten the party’s future amid a broader European socialist decline.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Pedro Sánchez's blunt rebuke of José Luis Ábalos amid PSOE power struggles
Santos Cerdán recounts a pivotal 2019 call from Pedro Sánchez that enabled behind‑the‑scenes deals with Basque nationalists, while leaked messages show Sánchez harshly rebuking José Luis Ábalos before his oust,
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Alberto González Amador faces expanded tax fraud probe in Spain
PSOE and Más Madrid have expanded the prosecution of Alberto González Amador, seeking tax-fraud investigations, AEAT reports, and UCO scrutiny of communications linked to Quirón Prevención.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 21 sources
Begoña Gómez’s passport withdrawal sparks legal clash over flight‑risk claims
Spain’s judge ordered Begoña Gómez’s passport seizure over alleged flight risk; prosecutors and the justice minister dispute the rationale while a separate tax probe targets former PM Zapatero.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez seeks court order against Spanish businessman over alleged PDVSA envelope
Delcy Rodríguez filed a Madrid conciliation request to force Víctor de Aldama to retract claims she gave a PDVSA envelope that may have funded the PSOE, threatening a formal querella if he does not comply.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Spanish Government Under Scrutiny Amid Corruption Allegations and Zapatero Testimony
Zapatero’s Supreme Court audio sparks debate on La Moncloa decisions, corruption, youth unemployment, housing and Vox’s role in Andalusia, while criticism mounts over Spain’s government.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spanish police forces face accusations of political manipulation by major parties
Vox urges PP and PSOE to apologise for alleged politicisation of Granada's Local Police, while Spain's Guardia Civil director faces court on July 16 over the 'Cloacas del PSOE' case investigating a PSOE‑linked
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's PSOE divided as García-Page predicts defeat and Illa defends Sánchez
García‑Page predicts a PSOE loss and urges early elections, while Illa defends Sánchez’s record and calls for completing the legislative term, highlighting a split in the party.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's Socialist Ministers condemn corruption and caution feminist rights
Spain’s socialist ministers Elma Saiz and Ana Redondo affirmed a zero‑tolerance stance on corruption and warned that feminist gains could be rolled back, citing recent legislation.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's Sánchez urged to call elections amid wave of indictments
PP chief Miguel Tellado says Spain's government has more indictments than MPs, calls it a national tragedy, and demands Sánchez call snap elections and resign implicated officials.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain's PP leader Miguel Tellado urges snap general election and resignations
Spain's PP chief Miguel Tellado calls for a snap election, citing numerous judicial investigations, and demands the resignations of the Civil Guard director and SEPI president.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Zapatero faces expanded fiscal and criminal probes over Plus Ultra case
Former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his family are under criminal and tax investigations tied to the Plus Ultra rescue, including probes of alleged money‑laundering, influence‑peddling and a €1.3 million
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain sees surge in new political parties ahead of municipal and regional elections
Spain's party register added 25 new groups ahead of upcoming municipal and regional elections, ranging from local lists to splinter and ultra‑right parties, with experts noting few will succeed.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Spain's Guardia Civil chief Mercedes González under prevarication probe amid PSOE scandals
Guardia Civil chief Mercedes González and deputy Manuel Llamas face prevarication charges in a scandal linked to informal “café” meetings, while PM Sánchez defends them and promotes eclipse glasses amid broader
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spanish Tax Agency leadership shake‑up amid Zapatero jewellery probe
Spain's tax agency sees its director general and senior heads resign while launching a €1.3 million jewellery probe into ex‑PM Zapatero, amid political and fiscal pressure.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Grupo Gloria pays former Spanish PM Zapatero €200,000 over Bolivia cement dispute
Grupo Gloria admitted paying former Spanish PM Zapatero €200,000 for advisory work on its Bolivian cement dispute, asserting the role was limited to negotiation facilitation, not court influence.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Spain's political turmoil grows as SEPI probe and left coalition talks unfold
Spain grapples with a SEPI corruption probe implicating top officials while left parties, led by IU's Antonio Maíllo, push for a unified electoral front for 2027, rejecting short‑term alliances.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's PP pushes for snap election and ministerial resignations amid corruption probes
Spain's PP demands early elections and resignations of officials under investigation, citing more indictments than deputies and urging Sánchez to call a vote of confidence.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Zapatero corruption probe links Spain, US concerns and Cuban solar deal
US officials monitor Spain's Zapatero corruption probe, detain him in the Dominican Republic, while Spanish police uncover a scheme linking Zapatero’s circle to Cuban solar contracts and Russian‑mafia‑linked br
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former Spanish Leaders José Bono and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Face Corruption Probes
Spain’s ex‑minister José Bono is under a U.S. investigation for alleged corrupt deals in the Dominican Republic, while former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faces a judicial probe over jewelry he t
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's PP chief Miguel Tellado demands dismissal of Guardia Civil director and SEPI president
PP leader Miguel Tellado demanded the removal of the Guardia Civil director, its deputy, and SEPI president, citing recent indictments and calling for early elections in Spain.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
José María Aznar calls for national majority to remove Pedro Sánchez
José María Aznar urged a broad centrist national majority to oust Pedro Sánchez, calling the next election crucial for Spain’s constitutional survival and warning of a “change of system.”
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain faces GRECO warning over anti‑corruption deficiencies
GRECO warns Spain of ongoing anti‑corruption shortcomings, urging stronger oversight of officials, police, lobby transparency and reform of privileged legal status.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Pedro Sánchez moves to oust SER director Fran Llorente in media showdown
PM Pedro Sánchez seeks to fire SER director Fran Llorente, intensifying a power struggle within the Prisa media group and raising concerns over political meddling in Spanish news.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
EU Vice-President Teresa Ribera deflects Zapatero gift probe, backs EU digital tax
EU Vice‑President Teresa Ribera sidestepped the Zapatero gift scandal, denied receiving jewelry, urged higher public morality, praised Spain’s economy, defended the EU digital tax against US threats and flagged
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Spain's PP to summon ex-PM Zapatero to Senate over SEPI probe
Spain's PP plans to summon former PM Zapatero to the Senate's SEPI investigation commission, citing his prior testimony and current indictment; no date set.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivian Cement Firm Soboce Rejects Supreme Court Ruling Over Zapatero Influence Case
Bolivian cement company Soboce denounces a Supreme Court decision upholding a payment to state firm Fancesa, citing undue influence by former Spanish PM Zapatero and pledging further legal challenges.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismisses early‑election calls
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez rejected minority calls for early elections, saying “abandonad toda esperanza,” after Congress voted down a motion for his resignation.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero faces expanded corruption probe over Plus Ultra rescue and alleged Bolivian lobbying
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional expands the probe of ex‑PM Zapatero, accusing him of taking €200k from a Peruvian group to lobby Bolivia, misusing Plus Ultra rescue aid, and possessing €1.3 m in jewels.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Isabel Díaz Ayuso accuses Spanish government of electoral engineering through nationality grants
Isabel Díaz Ayuso says the government is illegally using nationality grants to boost overseas votes, warning it could make Argentina a top voting province and calling for fiscal probes into alleged corruption.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain's PP in Huelva demands health minister accountability and calls for early elections
Spain's PP in Huelva tables motions blaming the health minister for the public‑health crisis and urging dissolution of parliament for early elections.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Spain's Kitchen trial uncovers alleged police operation on ex‑PP treasurer Bárcenas
In Spain’s Kitchen trial, ex‑UDEF chief José Luis Olivera said former commissioner José Manuel Villarejo briefed him on a 2017 operation to locate missing funds of ex‑PP treasurer Luis Bárcenas, while other top
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivia's ex‑President Luis Arce denies influence‑peddling links to Spain's former PM Zapatero
Bolivia’s former president Luis Arce, writing from prison, denied any role in a Spanish‑led influence‑peddling probe involving Grupo Gloria and cement firms, while Bolivian lawmakers demanded a thorough inquiry
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain faces political turbulence as PSOE critics demand congress and PNV warns of budget deadlock
PSOE critics plan to challenge party leadership at an upcoming Federal Committee meeting, while the PNV warns Sánchez of a budget deadlock that could force a snap election, raising political tension in Spain.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spanish union chief Unai Sordo opposes early election and warns against finance sector layoffs
Union leader Unai Sordo opposes an early election, urges Sánchez to stay, and warns that the financial sector cannot keep cutting staff, citing rising sick‑leaves and the need for renewable energy.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Pedro Sánchez faces confidence‑vote request from Spanish Congress
Spain's Congress passed a motion urging Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to hold a confidence vote and consider resignation; the motion, backed by an absolute majority, is political and not legally binding, raising
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spanish Supreme Court rewards whistleblowers in mask‑corruption case
Spain’s Supreme Court granted reduced sentences and community‑service work to a key figure in the “Mask Trial” after he cooperated, signaling a new incentive for whistleblowers in corruption cases.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Zapatero seeks case nullification over rights breach in Plus Ultra scandal
Zapatero asks a judge to void the Plus Ultra case, citing rights violations; the judge permits tax agency involvement over seized jewellery and launches a probe into leaked private data, while the government de
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Spain's PP defers censure motion against Sánchez amid parliamentary deadlock
Spain's PP delays a censure motion against PM Sánchez until after summer, lacking Junts/PNV support; Parliament forces a confidence vote, while opposition parties intensify behind‑the‑scenes talks.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's PP deputy Carmen Fúnez criticises PM Sánchez and health minister
PP deputy Carmen Fúnez slammed PM Sánchez for defending his family and pressed for his ouster, while also accusing Health Minister Monica García of not meeting medical unions amid a health reform dispute.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Junts per Catalunya pushes 'vía Starmer' plan to force Spanish PM Sánchez's resignation
Junts per Catalunya urges PM Sánchez to resign via a “vía Starmer”, citing possible socialist support and likening it to the UK’s Starmer transition; PSOE rejects the plan.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ex‑Spanish PM Zapatero tied to Venezuelan businessmen’s Spanish nationality payments
Venezuelan brothers paid over €1 million to firms linked to ex‑PM Zapatero and his daughters, seeking his help for Spanish citizenship; investigators uncovered transfers to Zapatero‑related companies and a shel
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's President Arce Denies Influence‑Trafficking Links in Soboce‑Fancesa Case
Bolivia's President Luis Arce denies any role in a claimed influence‑trafficking scheme involving ex‑Spanish PM Zapatero and the Soboce‑Fancesa legal dispute, stressing due process and political neutrality.
22 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Zapatero Jewel Probe: Tax Authority Allowed to Join Investigation
Spain's Audiencia Nacional judge lets the tax agency join a probe into €1.3 million of jewels found in ex‑PM Zapatero’s office, examining possible tax evasion and smuggling.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Pedro Sánchez faces criticism from Sumar and parliamentary allies over lack of reforms
Pedro Sánchez’s recent Congress speech drew sharp criticism from Sumar and other MPs for lacking reform announcements, fueling intra‑coalition tensions and calls for early elections in Spain.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's opposition parties demand early elections over corruption allegations
Spain's PP and Vox push for snap elections, while a lower‑house motion urges PM Sánchez to face a confidence vote over corruption probes.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
Zapatero accused of influence‑peddling for Peru’s Grupo Gloria in Bolivia cement dispute
Former Spanish PM Zapatero faces UDEF probes for €200,000‑plus payments to influence a Bolivia cement dispute involving Peru’s Grupo Gloria, with criminal complaints naming him, Bolivia’s ex‑president Arce and
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain's Sánchez urged to resign or call elections amid coalition push
Junts and former PM Felipe González urged Spain’s Pedro Sánchez to resign or call elections, fearing a snap vote could boost the far‑right; Sánchez rejected the demands amid coalition tension.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Pedro Sánchez under fire as Feijóo and Ayuso intensify political attacks
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez faces mounting criticism from opposition leader Alberto Feijóo and Madrid president Isabel Ayuso, while Sánchez decries harassment of his family and internal party messaging fuels the r
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain faces severe heat wave, rail disruptions and corruption verdicts
Spain endured a deadly heat wave, AVE rail failures and a Supreme Court ruling imprisoning former minister José Luis Ábalos over the Mascarillas corruption case, prompting calls for PM Sánchez’s resignation.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 59 sources
Spanish Congress urges Sánchez to face confidence vote and resign amid corruption scandals
Spain's Congress passed a PP‑led motion, supported by Vox and Junts, urging President Pedro Sánchez to consider a confidence vote and resign, amid fallout from corruption cases including former minister José Lu
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 43 sources
Zapatero investigated for alleged €200,000 influence deal in Bolivia
Zapatero faces a Plus Ultra investigation after UDEV found messages showing he took €200,000 from Peru’s Grupo Gloria to lobby Bolivian officials; judges, parliament and police are probing leaks and procedural‑
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's Treasury Minister Defends Tax Agency Autonomy Against PP Claims
Spain's finance officials Guillermo Peláez and Arcadi España defended tax policies and the Agencia Tributaria's independence amid PP criticism over fiscal language and a Zapatero‑jewelry investigation.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's socialist government faces corruption probes and court sentencing
Spain's socialist government faces renewed corruption scrutiny as the Supreme Court sentences ex‑minister José Luis Ábaló and former PM Rodríguez Zapatero remains under investigation.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spanish ex‑minister sentenced to prison, a blow to Prime Minister Sánchez
A former Spanish minister was sentenced to prison, raising political pressure on Prime Minister Sánchez.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spanish Supreme Court warns corruption threatens democracy
Spain’s Supreme Court sentenced former minister Ábalos and others in the mask scandal and warned that corruption erodes trust, undermines legitimacy and threatens democratic stability.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Zapatero seeks nullity of Plus Ultra evidence
Zapatero’s lawyer argues the seized “Crucial” data and U.S. phone evidence lack proper judicial authorization, seeking their exclusion and possible nullity in the Plus Ultra case.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Carmen Calvo urges review of lifetime tenure in Spain's Council of State
Spain's Council of State, celebrating 500 years, faces calls from President Carmen Calvo to review lifetime appointments and consider age limits for its senior members.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Carmen Calvo urges review of former Spanish presidents' post‑office roles
Carmen Calvo, head of Spain's Consejo de Estado, urged new rules to regulate former prime ministers and their spouses, citing the Zapatero case and a wider political crisis.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Spain's Sánchez Government Launches Busy Legislative Finale
Spain's Sánchez government plans a rapid legislative round‑up, targeting conversion‑therapy bans, AP‑9 highway transfer, neonatal screening, disability employment quotas and budget preparation before summer.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Zapatero testimony fuels debate over PSOE coalition support
Besteiro backs Zapatero’s innocence while Spain’s coalition partners retain support for Sánchez’s government, demanding more transparency amid the ongoing investigation.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero faces Senate probe over SEPI aid and jewellery allegations
Zapatero and an associate invoked silence before a Senate SEPI probe, while the former PM denied influencing a 53 million‑euro aid to Plus Ultra and faced scrutiny over alleged Saudi‑gift jewellery.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Spain's government faces mounting corruption scrutiny ahead of parliamentary control session
Spain's PSOE faces parliamentary scrutiny over corruption cases involving Leire Díez and Zapatero, with opposition MPs questioning the government, while ministers Urtasun and Rodríguez address corruption and a
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Saudi Arabian gifts to Spanish officials spark controversy
Miguel Sebastián’s claims about Saudi jewellery for Zapatero and past Saudi gifts to Granada – a watch, dagger, falcon and horses – have intensified debate on diplomatic presents and political double standards.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Plus Ultra airline rescue funds sent to tax havens, Zapatero probed
Auditors flagged that Plus Ultra airline diverted rescue funds to Panama, Dominica and other tax havens; former PM Zapatero and his daughters have been indicted in the Spanish probe.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero acknowledges friendship with Venezuelan businessman amid court probe
Zapatero confirmed a friendship with Venezuelan businessman Manuel Aarón Fajardo, denied any formal “team” in the Plus Ultra case, and faced a separate trial over undeclared jewellery claimed as a Saudi gift.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain suspends disciplinary files for two prosecutors in Plus Ultra
Spain's Inspectorate has frozen disciplinary files against two prosecutors linked to the Plus Ultra airline rescue, pending a final court ruling, after a complaint by Iustitia Europa.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Spain's Popular Party pushes motion to force Sánchez's resignation and early elections
Spain's Popular Party submitted a revised motion demanding PM Pedro Sánchez's resignation, an early election or a confidence vote, mirroring earlier approved proposals; the Senate and PSOE oppose its admission.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's former PM Zapatero and daughters indicted over Plus Ultra airline rescue and jewelry scandal
Former PM Zapatero and his daughters were indicted for alleged influence‑peddling in the Plus Ultra airline rescue and a €1.3 million jewelry fraud, with their office labeled “jewelry” in protest graffiti.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Pedro Sánchez backs ex-PM Zapatero amid Plus Ultra probe
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed support for former PM Zapatero amid the Plus Ultra probe and announced the 2026 budget will be presented with elections slated for 2027, dismissing an early vote.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero faces corruption probe in Audiencia Nacional
Former Spanish PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appeared before the Audiencia Nacional, denying involvement in the Plus Ultra rescue as prosecutors seek precautionary measures and probe alleged hidden assets.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez Considers Early Election as Opposition Feud Over Corruption Escalates
Sánchez threatens early elections over a stalled budget; PSOE’s Óscar López attacks Feijóo for protecting Ayuso amid corruption claims, while civil groups demand EU action on Spain’s democratic decline.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain probes Zapatero daughters and secretary in Plus Ultra case
Spain's judge orders former PM Zapatero's daughters and his secretary to be investigated in the Plus Ultra corruption case, intensifying scrutiny amid Prime Minister Sánchez's budget deadlock.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Spain's former PM Zapatero's daughters and secretary summoned as investigated in Plus Ultra case
Spanish judge orders Zapatero's daughters and his secretary to appear as investigated in the Plus Ultra money‑laundering probe tied to Air Europa's state rescue.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spanish Politician Denies Influence in Plus Ultra Rescue
Javier Vendrell Camacho said he had no influence on the Plus Ultra rescue, addressing public scrutiny of the operation.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain's Congress to vote on PP motion pressing PM Sánchez for confidence question
Spain's Congress will vote on a PP motion demanding PM Sánchez face a confidence vote, while the PP appeals the speaker’s veto of election‑calling amendments to the Constitutional Court.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero alleged to have brokered flight permits for Plus Ultra in Venezuela
UDEF‑examined messages claim ex‑PM Zapatero helped Plus Ultra secure Venezuelan flight permits during COVID, receiving €450k in alleged advisory fees.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Pedro Sánchez defends ex-PM Zapatero over Plus Ultra jewellery case
PM Pedro Sánchez backs ex‑PM Zapatero’s innocence in the Plus Ultra jewellery probe, citing Zapatero’s 2005 gift‑registry law and a judge’s refusal to impose passport restrictions.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero and his daughters indicted in Plus Ultra corruption probe
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional has indicted ex‑PM Zapatero, his daughters and secretary over alleged influence‑peddling in the Plus Ultra airline rescue, sparking political fallout.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Zapatero accused of misappropriating €1.3 million in jewelry
Former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faces prosecution for allegedly keeping undeclared jewelry worth over €1.3 million, absent from the official gift register, with his daughters and secretary also charged.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain's Socialist government faces internal pressure to call early elections over budget deadlock
Former PSOE insider Elena Valenciano and opposition leader Alberto Feijóo both say Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must call early elections if the budget fails, noting his reliance on ex‑PM Zapatero and mounting‑
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Former Spanish PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero testifies as investigators probe Plus Ultra rescue
Zapatero testified before Spain’s Audiencia Nacional, denying any role in the Plus Ultra rescue; the judge kept suspicion of criminality and also named his daughters and secretary as investigated, while PM Sanc
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Spain's Popular Party presses parliament to urge Sánchez to call early election
Spain's Popular Party has filed several parliamentary motions urging PM Pedro Sánchez to call early elections or face a confidence vote; governing PSOE and Sumar have repeatedly blocked them, citing a president
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Former Spanish PM Zapatero testifies before judge over jewelry, phone records and alleged payments
Former Spanish PM Zapatero faced a judge on alleged money‑laundering, smuggling and tax offences, involving €1.3 million of seized jewelry, U.S.‑seized phone messages and payments to his daughters’ firm.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 56 sources
Former PM Zapatero, daughters probed in Plus Ultra case
Former PM Zapatero, his daughters and former secretary are investigated for alleged influence‑peddling and money‑laundering tied to the Plus Ultra airline rescue; Zapatero denies wrongdoing, the court rejects a
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Spanish Congress blocks opposition motions to force early elections
Spain’s Congress, led by PSOE and Sumar, blocked PP and Junts amendments urging President Sánchez to call early elections; the PP plans to appeal the veto to the Constitutional Court.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Zapatero jewel scandal prompts probe into Morocco ties and missing gift records
Jewels worth €1.3 million found in Zapatero’s safe spark a probe into missing gift records and alleged Moroccan lobbying over Spain’s Western Sahara stance.

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