Good morning. We begin today’s political news narration, marked by reactions to the summons, in the final stretch of the European campaign, of Begoña Gómez, the wife of the President of the Government, as a suspect in alleged corruption and influence peddling. The summons to testify, set for July 5th, caused “bewilderment” in the Government due to the chosen date for its public announcement, leading to a new letter from Pedro Sánchez to the citizens. Meanwhile, the PP hastened to demand the President’s resignation.
In this environment, the campaign for the European elections continues, with just four days left until the polls. The leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is participating in events in Cáceres and Seville. The candidate for the PSOE, Teresa Ribera, is attending an event with the unions in Madrid and in Málaga, where she will be joined by President Sánchez. The secretary general of Podemos, Ione Belarra, is visiting Murcia, and the leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, is in Málaga with his candidate, Jorge Buxadé.
The political landscape is tense as the controversy surrounding Begoña Gómez’s summons continues to dominate headlines. The timing of the announcement, just days before the European elections, has raised suspicions and prompted calls for accountability. President Pedro Sánchez finds himself under pressure from opposition parties, particularly the PP, who are urging him to step down in light of the accusations against his wife. As the campaign for the European elections heats up, the focus remains on this unfolding scandal.
Amidst the political turmoil, candidates from various parties are striving to gain momentum in the final stretch of the campaign. Alberto Núñez Feijóo of the PP is working to rally support in key regions such as Cáceres and Seville. Teresa Ribera of the PSOE is engaging with labor unions and conducting events in Madrid and Málaga, where she will be joined by President Sánchez. Podemos’ Ione Belarra and Vox’s Santiago Abascal are also actively campaigning in different regions, alongside their respective candidates, to garner voter support ahead of the elections.
The upcoming European elections are crucial for all political parties, as they seek to secure seats and influence in the European Parliament. The scandal involving Begoña Gómez has added a layer of complexity to the campaign, with the public closely watching the responses and actions of political leaders. The reactions to the summons, especially from the Government and the opposition, will likely impact the final outcome of the elections. As the campaign enters its final days, the candidates are making their final push to win over voters and secure a strong showing in the European Parliament.
