Pedro Sánchez Responds to Press on Corruption, Harassment, and Government Stability

Government Alliances and Future Plans

• 💡 The Prime Minister stated his intention to continue governing and seek support from various partners, even "under the stones."
• 💬 Questions were raised regarding relations with government partners like Sumar, Esquerra Republicana, and Juns, and the possibility of a government remodeling.

Addressing Corruption Allegations

• 📌 Journalists questioned the Prime Minister about corruption cases involving figures like Ávalos and Cerdán, and whether he considered resigning, drawing a parallel to his past demands for Mariano Rajoy's resignation.
• 🚫 Sánchez explicitly denied any irregular financing within the Socialist Party, stating he could not entertain that premise because it does not exist.
• ⚡ He emphasized that his credibility is based on actions, such as collaborating with justice, expelling implicated individuals, and continuing the social progress agenda.

Sexual Harassment Cases and Accountability

• ⚠️ The Prime Minister was pressed on the Salazar case, specifically the five-month delay in contacting victims and whether he or his team had any relationship with Salazar after the scandal broke.
• 🤝 Sánchez affirmed the government's commitment to feminism and the fight against corruption remains "intact."

Prime Minister's Credibility and Stability

• ❓ Questions were posed about Sánchez's credibility after appointing individuals who later faced allegations, and whether he would submit to a vote of confidence.
• 🧠 He made a notable comment about knowing a person better "going on vacation and getting on a yacht" than by "sharing a table in the Council of Ministers," implying a lack of personal knowledge about certain appointees.
• 📈 Sánchez highlighted the importance of stability, social peace, and territorial peace for the country, asserting that his government provides these despite parliamentary difficulties.

Government's Stance on Key Issues

• ✅ The Prime Minister clarified that he does not consider the specific cases of corruption and abuse as "campaigns of personal harassment," distinguishing them from general political attacks.
• 🇪🇸 He reiterated the government's "historic responsibility" to prevent the ultraright from coming to power in Spain.