By madmin 
In a great political turn of events, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez finds himself at the center of a scale Corruption scandal that is a danger to the government he leads. The so-called ‘Koldo case,’ which involves the ex-transport minister José Luis Ábalos, and the investigation of Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, on charges of influence peddling, have shadowed the Socialist-led administration.
The European People’s Party (EPP) is deeply concerned about what they perceive as an “anti-democratic drift” in Spain’s left-leaning government. Spain’s opposition Partido Popular leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, brought up the matter at the September EPP summit in Berlin as the critical issue that troubled the right-wing politicians in Europe in the context of the situation in Spain.
EPP President Manfred Weber has supposedly assured to take the right measures only if the erosion of Spanish democracy under the Sánchez government is stopped. This position resembles the prior actions of the European Commission in dealing with member states like Hungary and Poland when they were said to be in a democratic backsliding phase.
The allegations of corruption are not only national issues, but they are also getting worldwide attention. The ‘Koldo case’ includes the medical supplies procurement irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously, the investigation of Begoña Gómez is written on how she supposedly abused political connections for her private gain.
Prime Minister Sánchez has been called to submit his evidences on July 30 in the legal case involving his spouse’s business activities. This sort of improbable scenario is no less than a substantial leap in the main political crisis, since it is very irregular for an acting prime minister to be invited to appear in such an investigation.
The bad timing of these incidents is critical for Sánchez, who ran a tightrope walk in a political sense from the time he formed a minority government. His dependence on assistance from smaller parties, among others Catalan separatists, has already brought about the onset of a presence of political instability.
The governing side’s opposition to the allegations has prompted the Opposition to go public with the demand that Sánchez step down and early elections be held. They argue that the position of the prime minister is no longer tenable and that he can not be obstinately focused on leading the country while being by such a level of scrutiny.
Sánchez and his allies argue that the accusations are politically driven and an element in a joint endeavor by right-wing forces to rip apart the progressive coalition government. They affirm that the prime minister, along with his wife, have not committed any crime and will be fully acquitted once justice prevails.
The insult has also rekindled the factious battles connected with the political corruption in Spain, a problem deeply rooted in the country’s politics for ages. The anti-corruption demonstrators are urging the rapid implementation of major institutional reforms for the increasing of the government’s transparency and accountability in both governmental operations and political financing.
At present, the authorities continue to investigate, and the public in Spain shows their division. The supporters of the Sánchez think that he must have the benefit of the doubt until proven guilty, and he should continue leading, meanwhile, the critics who became aware of the ever- increasing allegations, say that his reliability as a person and a head of the nation has been broken beyond repair.
The international community is very much interested in the news regarding the Spanish crisis amp; they’re concerned over its possible consequences such as Spain’ membership in the E.U which could be a threat to the economic stability of Spain. The euro, confidentially, has given away a few points, letting the world see it is quite vulnerable, facing a sudden political shift in one of the major economies of the bloc.
Spain is getting closer to take on the six-month “rotating” presidency of the European Union’s Council this year amid the debate on how the troubles within the country itself may affect its leading abilities within the European Union. It could not come at a worse time for a country very much aspiring to play a central role in the EU framework establishment.
The upcoming days are going to be the key test case for Sánchez and his cabinet. How they cope with this urgent crisis not only is the determining factor of the present government’s destiny but it also can be the history that will define the Spanish politics for the next few years. Fragile & vulnerable Governance is prey to the opposition fueled by their seemingly real hope of the government haemorrhaging support. This in fact on the part of the political leader will be subject to careful observation by the opposition.
In the meantime, Sánchez is content with battling and thus, the political circumstances in Spain are erratic. On the other hand, the investigations will continue and with them, new facts will emerge, this will bring the elected body under even greater pressure. The tenuous position of the Spanish democratic institutions will be pushed to the limit as the nation grapples with the compounding political crisis.