Spain's PM Sánchez calls Spain the best country in the world, with a wink
Pedro Sánchez's claim to lead the best country in the world clashes with Spain's economic reality: persistent inflation, job insecurity and a holiday abroad. Read more
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Sánchez says Spain is the best country in the world and nobody believes him
Pedro Sánchez's claim to be president of the best country in the world has sparked a wave of scepticism. While the Spanish prime minister holidays in the Dominican Republic, economic data show persistent inflation and a precarious labour market. The irony is that his own policies contradict the narrative of excellence. The gap between the official discourse and everyday reality is so wide that even his own voters have doubts. The question hanging in the air is: what kind of best country needs to flee itself to be the best?
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Pedro Sánchez's claim to be president of the best country in the world has sparked a wave of scepticism. While the Spanish prime minister holidays in the Dominican Republic, economic data show persistent inflation and a precarious labour market. The irony is that his own policies contradict the narrative of excellence. The gap between the official discourse and everyday reality is so wide that even his own voters have doubts. The question hanging in the air is: what kind of best country needs to flee itself to be the best?
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