Sánchez expresses regret over PSOE spokesperson's resignation amid property scandal
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was sorry that PSOE spokesperson Montse Domínguez resigned after media reports about her partner's real-estate dealings.
After the EU leaders' summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he regretted the departure of PSOE spokesperson Montse Domínguez, who quit following media coverage of her partner's property transactions. Sánchez revealed he had personally asked her to stay, describing her as an exceptional communicator and a valued politician. He highlighted the intense aggression and hatred that can affect both politicians and their relatives.
Domínguez posted a tweet confirming her decision, saying she believed stepping back was best for the collective effort she had devoted herself to. Sánchez added that she was feeling very distressed and that politics sometimes mistreats good people, noting she had requested not to be included on upcoming election lists.
Why it matters
The resignation of a senior PSOE figure underscores political pressure from personal scandals in Spain.
How this story developed
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- Oct 9 Vox has asked the court to add a homicide‑proposition charge to the lawsuit against the alleged perpetrators.
- Oct 15 Judge Santiago Pedraz issued a summons for former magistrate Luis Sáenz de Tejada to appear as an investigated party.
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