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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joseph Wilson and Suman Naishadham

Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here's what to know

Spain Politics - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was reelected as secretary-general of his Socialist Party over the weekend despite corruption probes besetting his inner circle.

One of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, Sánchez has displayed adroit negotiating skills to stay in power since 2018, when he led Spain's only successful no-confidence motion against his conservative predecessor. Last year he defied polls to win reelection by stitching together a fragile coalition and earning another term through 2027.

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