Pedro Sánchez jokes about staying in Spain to cook paella after Italian TV invite
Spain's outgoing prime minister Pedro Sánchez replied to comedian Luciana Littizzetto's invitation to lead Italy's left coalition, saying he must stay in Spain to cook paella for years.
On the Italian talk show Che tempo che fa, comedian Luciana Littizzetto read a humorous letter urging Spain's resigning prime minister Pedro Sánchez to move to Italy and steer its divided centre-left coalition. Sánchez answered in the comments, expressing gratitude for the flattering remarks but insisting he must stay in Spain to cook paella for a minimum of four years. He also praised Elly Schlein as the ideal leader for Italy.
The reply was posted from his official account, signed with a red rose and a reference to a famous Raffaella Carrà tune. Littizzetto had imagined Sánchez alone in Madrid, ending her note with an affectionate farewell.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights cross-national political humor and Sánchez's focus on domestic duties amid Spain's political transition.
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