An unexpected incident in the Spanish Senate quickly became the talk of the political corridors. As preparations for the plenary session were underway, the focus shifted to Pedro Rollán, president of the upper chamber, not because of the agenda, but due to his emotions. His irritation over his colleagues’ behavior was audible to everyone present—and spread far beyond the chamber.
As Rollán repeatedly called on senators to take their seats so the session could begin, his patience appeared to run out. A microphone left on captured his unflattering remark about colleagues who were in no hurry to heed his request. The comment was instantly picked up by social media and sparked a wave of reactions online.
The episode took place in the afternoon, with the Senate hall only partially filled despite multiple reminders about the session’s start. The president was forced to repeat his requests several times, but most senators continued to ignore him, preoccupied with conversations and personal matters. At one point, believing no one could hear him, Rollán finally lost composure and voiced his feelings quite candidly.
A few seconds later, he formally addressed the chamber, announcing the start of the session. However, the moment had passed: his emotional reaction had already become public knowledge. Discussions immediately began in the corridors of parliament, while on social media, users actively shared their views on whether such behavior was acceptable from the head of the Senate.
