Spanish PM and Opposition Leader Clash Over Leaked Messages

Spain's Political Tensions Flare: Sánchez and Feijóo Clash Over Leaked Messages Madrid, Spain – Tensions escalated in the Spanish Congress today during a heated exchange between Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Partido Popular leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo. The clash centered around leaked messages revealing Sánchez's alleged involvement in the controversial Air Europa bailout. Feijóo directly accused Sánchez, stating, "Esta mañana hemos conocido que usted se implicó en el rescate de una compañía aérea por 475 millones de euros de todos los españoles." (This morning we learned that you were involved in the bailout of an airline for 475 million euros of all Spaniards.) He demanded Sánchez's resignation and called for early elections. Sánchez responded by calling the leak "un delito" (a crime) and accused Feijóo of attempting to win through attrition. He countered with a pointed remark about Feijóo's handling of his own party's congress. The exchange highlighted the deep divisions within Spanish politics and the ongoing debate surrounding the Air Europa rescue package. The incident underscores the increasing polarization of Spanish politics and the potential for further conflict in the lead-up to future elections.