Pedro Sanchez's motion of no confidence in 2018 aimed to oust the corrupt conservative PM, Mariano Rajoy, by underlining how corruption erodes societal trust and governance. Seven years later, Sanchez faces a backlash over a new corruption scandal involving his own party, which includes allegations of bribery tied to public contracts. This situation not only damages his credibility but also reveals issues of machismo, complicating the narrative around ethical politics. Despite his efforts to distance the PSOE from the scandal, the trust deficit in Spanish politics looms larger as public faith is once again shaken.
One might argue that Pedro Sanchez's passionate speech against corruption during the no-confidence motion was meant to restore faith in politics, highlighting the need for accountability.
The emergence of a new corruption scandal within Sanchez’s own party underscores the cyclical nature of political corruption in Spain, threatening public trust once more.
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