PSOE corruption: is Spain's worst government since democracy here?
Is Spain's PSOE the most corrupt government? The debate pits those pointing to its scandals against those recalling the PP's cases. 26.3% still back Sánchez.
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PSOE corruption: is Spain's worst government since democracy here?
The question is making the rounds in Spain's political chatter: can Sánchez's government be called the most corrupt in the country's constitutional history? Those who say yes point to the string of scandals hitting the party, from backroom commissions to alleged favours for independence-minded partners. On the other side, those who remind us that corruption is not the property of a single party: at least three ministers from Aznar's PP ended up in prison, and the PP itself was found guilty of corruption, yet was still voted for by a majority in 2019.
The transversality argument clashes with the volume argument: some believe the scale of the cases affecting the current government is unprecedented. Meanwhile, the latest poll gives Sánchez 26.3% of voting intention. Some read that as an endorsement of his management, others as evidence that corruption does not mobilise loyal voters.
What is clear is that the debate over the government's honesty is far from settled. Every new court case adds fuel to the fire, but recent history shows that corruption alone does not bring down governments when there is no clear alternative. And while the parties point fingers at each other, citizens watch a spectacle that erodes trust in institutions.
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The question is making the rounds in Spain's political chatter: can Sánchez's government be called the most corrupt in the country's constitutional history? Those who say yes point to the string of scandals hitting the party, from backroom commissions to alleged favours for independence-minded partners. On the other side, those who remind us that corruption is not the property of a single party: at least three ministers from Aznar's PP ended up in prison, and the PP itself was found guilty of corruption, yet was still voted for by a majority in 2019.
The transversality argument clashes with the volume argument: some believe the scale of the cases affecting the current government is unprecedented. Meanwhile, the latest poll gives Sánchez 26.3% of voting intention. Some read that as an endorsement of his management, others as evidence that corruption does not mobilise loyal voters.
What is clear is that the debate over the government's honesty is far from settled. Every new court case adds fuel to the fire, but recent history shows that corruption alone does not bring down governments when there is no clear alternative. And while the parties point fingers at each other, citizens watch a spectacle that erodes trust in institutions.
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