Upon returning from Egypt, where a recent summit on peace was held, Pedro Sánchez made it clear: Spain has no intention of deviating from its course to hold those responsible for the tragedy in Gaza accountable. He openly calls the events a genocide, which is extremely rare among European leaders. Despite softer remarks directed at the United States, Sánchez remains firm in his stance toward the Israeli government. In his view, peace is impossible without justice and accountability, and international legal proceedings must follow their due course.
Sánchez is convinced that the time has come for Europe and Spain to play a key role in rebuilding the region and advancing the two-state solution. He does not rule out the possibility of Spanish troops participating in future peacekeeping missions, although details have not yet been disclosed. According to him, Spain aims to take an active role in reconstruction and peace efforts, and the arms embargo against Israel will remain in effect.
Although Spain was not the main focus at the Sharm el Sheij summit, Sánchez recalled his decision to recognize Palestine a year and a half ago, ahead of other European leaders. He emphasized that the participation of the Palestinian National Authority in negotiations was fundamentally important, and Spain’s role in recognizing Palestine received approval from the UN, Arab countries, and even the United States. Along with Norway and Ireland, Spain was among the first to pave the way for international recognition of Palestine.
In the interview, Sánchez also addressed relations with the United States, noting that despite disagreements with Donald Trump, dialogue between the countries remains constructive. He recalled achieving the target level of defense spending and stressed that Spain remains committed to its obligations to NATO, while still prioritizing social policies at home. Sánchez does not hide that the current government is stable and intends to serve out its full term, even if a new budget cannot be passed. According to him, the current financial plans are effective and the country is showing steady economic growth.
Domestic policy issues were also addressed. Sánchez expressed calm regarding the investigation into former members of his party, emphasizing the transparency of financial operations and the absence of violations. He noted that there is no place in PSOE for corruption or sexist behavior and apologized to women for the unacceptable actions of certain party members.
The Prime Minister has once again confirmed his intention to run in 2027, placing special emphasis on the issue of migration. He noted that during his time in office, the country has gained two million new residents, which has helped reduce unemployment and support the economy. Sánchez believes that Spain’s demographic challenges cannot be addressed without a thoughtful migration policy and warns against demonizing migrants, calling such statements dangerous for the country’s future.
In conclusion, Sánchez declined to comment on the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, simply expressing respect for her work and hope for the stabilization of the situation in Venezuela.
