Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly acknowledged that he considered resigning and calling early elections amid political pressures but ultimately decided against it, stating that "throwing in the towel is never an option." Sánchez described himself as a "clean politician" and affirmed his commitment to continue leading the government. His stance comes amid ongoing scrutiny related to corruption cases involving members of his party. Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero defended Sánchez, noting that calls for his resignation began even before Sánchez became head of government. Meanwhile, Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz has expressed cautious support for Sánchez, describing him as "a clean man" and praising the current administration as an exception globally. However, Díaz also emphasized prudence regarding the unfolding "Koldo case" and declined to fully endorse Sánchez without knowing all details, stating that governing is more than just enduring crises. Díaz has criticized the opposition Popular Party (PP) for allegedly encouraging the far-right Vox party, asserting that democracy requires a firm stance against extremist forces.
Yolanda Díaz no se planteó salir del Gobierno tras el caso Cerdán y defiende que Sánchez "es un hombre limpio": "En la vida hay que ser prudente. Cuando me dicen, '¿usted mete la mano en el fuego?', nunca digo nada. En la vida es mejor no meter la mano" https://t.co/9s578F8IY7
🗣 Yolanda Díaz defiende a Pedro Sánchez como «un hombre limpio» y presume de Ejecutivo: «Somos una excepción en el mundo» ✍ Informa Casilda Zuloaga https://t.co/Rd4izp6ZJR
❌ Yolanda Díaz ya no pone la mano en el fuego por Sánchez: "En la vida hay que ser prudente". 🗣️ La vicepresidenta segunda ha expresado que no conoce el alcance de la 'trama Koldo' y ha valorado que "gobernar no es resistir" https://t.co/9GVn8nyN9e