The president appears to clarify his wife’s business activities
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, appears in the plenary session of Congress this Wednesday, May 22, with the purpose of explaining the business activities of his wife, Begoña Gómez, and responding to the PP’s accusations about a possible conflict of interest. . The Board of Spokespersons meeting in Congress approved Sánchez’s request to appear in the Lower House and address various topics, including the last European Council, relations with Gibraltar and the recognition of Palestine.
PP request and diplomatic crisis with Argentina
The PP has requested on several occasions that Sánchez clarify his wife’s business dealings with the Globalia group and Begoña Gómez’s alleged relationships with the public rescue of companies such as Air Europa. The appearance also takes place in the midst of a diplomatic crisis with Argentina, after the Argentine president, Javier Milei, accused the wife of the socialist leader of being ‘corrupt’.
Interventions in Congress
During the appearance, various political representatives expressed their opinions. Mertxe Aizpurua of EH Bildu regretted that the recognition of Palestine had not occurred sooner to avoid a genocide. Míriam Nogueras from Junts per Catalunya criticized Sánchez’s position regarding the independence movement in Catalonia. Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the Community of Madrid affirmed that her government will not break relations with Israel, and Gabriel Rufián of ERC questioned the neoliberal policies of the extreme right.
Opinions and criticisms
The opinions and criticisms during the appearance have been varied. Sánchez’s position in relation to Palestine, Israel and the independence movement in Catalonia has been questioned. In addition, opinions have been expressed about the diplomatic crisis with Argentina and the neoliberal policies of the extreme right have been questioned.
