In Madrid, all eyes have been on the Senate since early morning, where a highly anticipated hearing is underway featuring Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The country’s president arrived at the upper house of parliament to answer questions regarding the high-profile Koldo case, which involves allegations of corruption among former senior officials.
Senators have had almost five hours to question Spain’s leader. At the center of discussion are the actions of former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his ex-advisor Koldo García, along with other individuals whose names have repeatedly come up during the investigation. Special attention is being paid to the role of former deputy secretary general of the Socialists, Santos Cerdán, who is currently in custody.
There is palpable tension in the chamber: around two hundred media representatives are carefully watching every word and gesture from the participants. The opposition, led by the People’s Party, makes no secret of its intent to use this moment to ramp up pressure on the government. Behind the scenes, there is much speculation about which senator will ask the toughest questions—questions that could impact not just Sánchez’s reputation, but also the political future of his party.
The hearings are taking place against the backdrop of recent witness interrogations linked to financial operations involving former officials. Particularly notable are reports of possible cash payments mentioned in the documents, which have become grounds for new allegations. Over the past few months, the commission investigating the Koldo case has already heard from dozens of people, but today’s address by the president has become the highlight of the proceedings.
Political stakes and public resonance
For Sánchez, this is a test not only as the country’s leader but also as the head of his party, whose position is being criticized by the opposition. The Partido Popular insists that further investigation is needed, suggesting the existence of unofficial financial schemes within the ruling party. Meanwhile, government supporters are confident that the president will be able to convincingly counter all accusations and maintain the trust of voters.
The fate of the Koldo case and its main figures remains uncertain. The investigation is ongoing, and the public is closely following every new development. The outcome of today’s hearing could prove decisive for Spain’s political climate in the coming months.
