At the end of October, Spain’s political scene will once again be in the spotlight: Pedro Sánchez, who heads the government, will have to speak in the Senate. This comes after an initiative by the opposition People’s Party (PP), which succeeded in setting up a special committee to investigate the so-called Koldo case. At issue are potential financial irregularities involving certain members of the Socialist Party.
The authorities are confident in the transparency of their financial operations and believe the accusations are unfounded. According to government representatives, the investigation has not damaged the reputation of the PSOE and will not impact Sánchez’s standing. Party members are convinced that the Prime Minister will be able to answer all questions and handle the situation with minimal losses.
The unexpected announcement summoning Sánchez to the Senate came as a surprise to the government. In Madrid, it is believed that the opposition chose the date deliberately—on the eve of the anniversary of the Valencia tragedy, when a national ceremony to honor the victims will take place. The authorities view this as an attempt to distract the public from the People’s Party’s own missteps in handling the aftermath of the disaster.
Inside the PSOE, members insist that all contested payments and expenses mentioned in the case were exclusively related to representational needs. They also state that the party’s financial reporting underwent thorough scrutiny by law enforcement, with no violations found. Sánchez emphasizes that as soon as any suspicions arose, he immediately suspended all those involved, thereby assuming political responsibility.
The opposition is expected to address more than just the Koldo case. Other issues related to legal proceedings involving Sánchez’s family members may also be raised in the Senate. So far, the prime minister has preferred not to delve into the details of these cases, which has only fueled interest in the upcoming session. Nevertheless, the government remains confident: Sánchez is prepared to answer any questions and intends to emerge victorious from the political standoff.
