Spain's centrist parties contained a far-right surge in Sunday's European Parliament elections that is shaking governments in neighboring countries. The rise of far-right parties across Europe has been a growing concern for many, but in Spain, the centrist parties managed to hold their ground. Despite the challenges posed by the far-right surge, Spain's political landscape remains stable.
A Spanish investigative judge has summoned the wife of Spain's prime minister to give testimony as part of a probe into allegations that she may have been involved in corruption. The investigation has raised questions about the integrity of the government and has put additional pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Never before have EU elections had such an impact on national politics across the bloc, but in Spain they did not bring about the collapse of the government. The centrist parties were able to maintain their hold on power, despite the challenges posed by the rise of far-right parties.
In forming a coalition government with Catalan secessionists, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is taking a big gamble. The decision to work with Catalan separatists has raised concerns among many Spaniards, who fear that it could further deepen political divisions within the country.
Pedro Sánchez: Spain's prime minister averts crisis but political schism could deepen. On Monday morning, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced a difficult decision as he navigated the challenges posed by the far-right surge in the EU elections.
A Spanish court has summoned the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as part of a corruption investigation that the government has been trying to contain. The investigation has put additional pressure on the government, as it attempts to address the allegations of corruption within its ranks.
Spain's Socialist Party is Europe's strongest center-left force, easily winning last Sunday's Catalan elections. But it's gaining at the expense of potential political instability due to the rise of far-right parties.
