The Spanish government has once again emphasized that during the trial against Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, no convincing evidence of his guilt was presented. Officials believe that the proceedings have only strengthened their confidence in his innocence, despite the lingering possibility of a guilty verdict.
The government’s stance has come under discussion following recent statements by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. He noted that the materials presented in court do not confirm the prosecutor’s involvement in the information leak related to a tax case involving a lawyer representing Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner. According to officials, the hearings revealed that other participants also had access to the disputed data, and some witnesses admitted they obtained this information before the prosecutor himself. Moreover, a member of Ayuso’s team confessed to spreading the information and providing false details.
Response to the possible verdict and government caution
Despite being confident that there is no evidence, the government does not rule out the possibility that the Supreme Court could issue a guilty verdict. In such a case, officials believe the decision would be highly controversial and spark significant public reaction. However, government representatives emphasize that they do not intend to pressure the judiciary and remain committed to respecting judicial independence. If the prosecutor is convicted, the authorities would be forced to consider replacing him, which could trigger a new wave of tension between the executive and judicial branches.
The press conference at which these issues were discussed took place after the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Notably, this time only the official government spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, addressed the journalists—a rare occurrence. This is explained by the fact that the main topic of the meeting was the education reform, which falls under her department’s responsibility.
Education reform and political challenges
Alongside the legal proceedings, the government is pressing ahead with reforms despite political obstacles. In particular, a bill has been introduced aiming to reduce the burden on teachers and lower the number of students per class, especially when there are children with special needs. The measure stipulates that such students will be counted as two people when calculating the maximum number of students in a classroom, making it easier to stay within the 25-student limit.
The authorities expect this bill to receive support from the majority of political groups, despite the veto announced by Junts. According to government representatives, the initial feedback from trade unions and regional administrations has been positive, and there is hope that the reform will be approved by parliament.
Budget issues and next steps
Another important issue is the approval of the budget parameters needed for further consideration of the national budget. The government is expected to face challenges during the vote on this matter; however, the procedure requires a second review before the budget bill is submitted to parliament. Authorities have not specified an exact timeline for the completion of this stage but emphasize that a decision will be made soon.
Thus, despite political and judicial challenges, the Spanish government continues to implement its agenda, showing confidence in its actions and relying on the support of both society and parliament.
