Recently, Spanish society has faced a number of corruption and other scandals that take place under a left-wing government. Under the government’s leadership, serious accusations have also arisen among the cabinet led by Sánchez and the PSOE party, which call into question political stability. The complexity of the scandals is given by the fact that society is becoming more and more impatient with keeping future government promises.
One of the most significant cases that has come to light recently was when accusations of corruption and influence were made against Sánchez’s wife. The opposition had already raised the Prime Minister’s resignation and demanded that new elections be called. However, these demands did not take place, and the events only worsened. Problems have accumulated in the atmosphere around the government from among several scandals. In July, for example, Francisco Salazar, Sánchez’s confidant, was forced to resign as a result of harassment allegations. During the summer months, a nationwide blackout shook local public life, which also affected the Istrian peninsula, and in November the resignation of the chief prosecutor appointed by Sánchez, who was accused of leaking confidential information.
The decline of government has manifested itself not only in corruption-related cases, but also in the deterioration of the country’s general infrastructure. The health situation in Spain and the state of the autonomous communities have become particularly worrying. The decline in the quality of public services can be experienced everywhere, and this also makes the everyday life of the population difficult. The mass demonstrations in November sent a clear message from Spanish society: if the left-wing government’s offers so far are so questionable, then society does not want to participate in them. The pressure on the government is increasing and the need for early elections is also increasing. The opposition has been demanding new elections for a year now, and this process has now become particularly urgent. Political stability was shaken, and both public institutions and faith in democratic legitimacy were damaged. The situation in Spain clearly shows how important it is for left-wing governments to keep their own promises and avoid abuse of power. The country’s society can no longer tolerate the constantly emerging agencies.
Spain’s example is a warning to the other states of Europe, as it is living proof of the responsibility of the left-wing parties in power. Society expects political leaders to keep the promises they make and avoid abuses that can further erode public trust.
Translated and edited by L. Earth