The Spanish Chamber of Deputies has adopted a non-binding resolution urging Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign, due to corruption scandals involving the Spanish Socialist Party and several figures close to him. While largely symbolic, this vote illustrates the growing political isolation of the head of government.
The resolution was approved by 177 members of parliament, with 171 voting against and one abstention, in the 350-seat lower house. A second resolution also called on Pedro Sánchez to seek a vote of confidence if he did not wish to call early parliamentary elections.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños downplayed the significance of the vote, stating that it was a "purely symbolic" vote with "no political effect." In Spain, only the Prime Minister can request a vote of confidence from Parliament.
On Wednesday, Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed his intention to remain head of government, while rejecting accusations of widespread corruption within his party. The opposition has the option of filing a motion of no confidence, but has not done so yet, lacking a sufficient majority to pass it.
The text was supported by the main opposition party, the People's Party, the radical right-wing Vox party, and the Catalan pro-independence party Junts. Junts' endorsement is particularly noteworthy, as the party played a decisive role in Pedro Sánchez's reappointment as Prime Minister in 2023, before withdrawing its support for the government last October.
The resolution argues that the increasing number of corruption investigations involving politicians appointed or supported by Pedro Sánchez justifies his resignation. Despite this parliamentary pressure, the vote is not binding and does not directly challenge the government's continued existence.
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