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Pedro Sánchez: how a string of corruption allegations could make Spain’s Socialist party a threat to its own coalition

In recent months, corruption allegations have increasingly surrounded figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from his wife and brother to former senior officials of his party and even former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

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Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez

Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations

The Guardian - UK

People's Party split over controversial appointee

A brewing ideological rift has emerged within the People's Party (PP) as core supporters criticise the appointment of Surapon Nitikraipot, sparking debate over the party's direction.

Bangkok Post

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Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?

For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.

Bangkok Post

PP faces tough test on charter reform

More than three months after failing to secure the top position in a national election marred by allegations of irregularities, the People's Party (PP) is striving to regain momentum despite a number of unfavourable factors.

Bangkok Post

Spanish PM’s family affair: the corruption cases involving Pedro Sánchez’s brother, wife and predecessor

Socialist leader insists no wrongdoing by family and backs former prime minister, but has much to contend with

The Guardian - UK

Opposition seeks review of loan scrutiny motion

Opposition lawmakers have called on parliament to reconsider its decision not to classify a motion seeking scrutiny of the government's 400-billion-baht loan programme as an urgent matter.

Bangkok Post

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PP tables new charter rewrite bill

The People's Party (PP) on Wednesday submitted two constitutional amendment bills to parliament proposing mechanisms for drafting a new constitution while reaffirming three key principles: public participation, prevention of political monopolisation and opposition to expanding the Senate's special powers.

Bangkok Post

People's Party leader blasted over 'blue regime' remark

Senators have threatened legal action against opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut unless he apologises within three days for remarks alleging the Senate is part of a "blue regime" rooted in the 2017 Constitution, which he described as a legacy of a coup.

Bangkok Post

PP calls for overhaul of Elite Card

The People's Party (PP) has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand's long-term visa schemes and the Thailand Elite Card programme, warning that regulatory loopholes are being exploited by grey capital and transnational criminal networks.

Bangkok Post

Division in the opposition

Thailand’s political opposition is beginning to show a more deliberate strategic division of roles, with the two main opposition forces — the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — pursuing markedly different agendas against the government.

Bangkok Post

Pedro Sánchez is loved everywhere – but not so much in Spain. Here’s why

The PM’s socialist party was crushed in its former Andalusian stronghold. With a general election in 2027, time to turn things around is running out, says journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Charter change efforts falter

Nearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how -- or whether -- genuine constitutional reform should proceed.

Bangkok Post

PP reintroduces six stalled bills

The opposition People's Party (PP) announced plans to resubmit six bills to parliament after the cabinet declined to reaffirm them following the dissolution of the previous House.

Bangkok Post

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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling, court says

This is the first time that a former Spanish prime minister has been placed under formal investigation since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía

People’s party wins regional election but loses absolute majority, opening door to potentially months of negotiations

Euronews

Spanish PM Sánchez's party suffers historic loss in key Andalusia regional election

The Socialists took just 28 out of 109 available seats, while the main conservative popular party won 53, two short of a majority. The far-right Vox party took 15 seats, making it a potential kingmaker.

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Andalucíans vote in election seen as gauge of Spain’s wider political change

Conservatives expected to keep majority as socialists face drubbing and ballot tests trajectory of far-right Vox party

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Andalusia campaign marked by controversy ends ahead of key Sunday vote

Spain's most populous region ends a campaign marked by controversy, in elections followed abroad for their potential political impact.

Euronews

Spain's PM 'was at level one' in scheme to rig public contracts, defendant in graft case says

The Socialists' turmoil has rocked relations with their far-left junior coalition partner Sumar and an array of fringe and regional separatist parties whose support is essential to pass legislation.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish conservatives revive regional pacts with far-right Vox party

Hard line on immigration adopted by People’s party as right seeks to unseat socialist government in 2027

Euronews

Spain's far-right Vox returns to power in regional coalition government with Popular Party

During a debate in Spain's national parliament on Wednesday, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the PP-Vox agreement in Extremadura "a kick to the constitution."

The Guardian - UK

Spain champions migration’s benefits with regularisation scheme – but queues are long

Migrants navigate complicated documentation and long queues to regularise their status under decree expected to benefit at least 500,000 people

Euronews

Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Sánchez, to be tried for influence peddling

The decision was announced during the Spanish prime minister's official trip to China, where he is accompanied by his wife.

The Guardian - UK

Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain’s main parties ahead of key elections

With former ministers and party heavyweights being dragged into court, the country is once again confronting the unresolved legacy of political graft and shady backroom deals

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