Criticism Mounts Over Sánchez's Economic Policy and PSOE Corruption Allegations
Increasing public debt and corruption allegations against PSOE deepen criticism of Sánchez's economic governance.
- • Public spending for 2025 is set to increase by 3.2%, with total non-financial spending reaching 195.353 billion euros.
- • Spain’s public debt is approaching 1.7 trillion euros, exacerbating economic concerns.
- • Critics demand tax cuts and structural reforms, arguing current spending lacks productive investment.
- • Elías Bendodo accuses PSOE and Navarra officials of significant corruption related to the Belate tunnel project.
- • Calls grow for Navarra President María Chivite’s resignation amid allegations linked to PSOE’s financing schemes.
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Pedro Sánchez's economic policy continues to draw sharp criticism as Spain faces rising public debt and concerns over inefficient spending. According to a detailed analysis dated October 7, 2025, non-financial public spending for 2025 is set to increase by 3.2%, amounting to a total of 195.353 billion euros excluding European funds. Since Sánchez took office over seven years ago, this spending has increased by 75.519 billion euros, with debt approaching an alarming 1.7 trillion euros. Critics highlight that current expenditures are not channeled towards productive investments but instead worsen Spain's economic fundamentals, with calls for tax reductions and structural reforms to ensure sustainable growth (Source 89998).
Amidst these economic concerns, political tensions rise due to significant allegations of corruption tied to the PSOE. Elías Bendodo, deputy secretary of the PP, has denounced systemic political and institutional corruption allegedly originating in Navarra, linking it back to prominent PSOE figures close to Sánchez, including Santos Cerdán. The scandal revolves around the costly Belate tunnel project, plagued by overruns exceeding 70 million euros, with alleged overpricing near 10 million euros potentially financing the PSOE. Bendodo accuses the Navarra president, María Chivite, of complicity and demands her resignation to restore political integrity. He portrays this case as emblematic of "sanchista corruption," asserting it undermines not only Navarra but the broader Spanish political landscape (Source 89984).
These developments underscore growing dissatisfaction with the Sánchez administration's handling of economic governance and ethical standards. Critics warn that continued fiscal irresponsibility combined with corruption scandals threatens Spain's financial stability and democratic credibility. The dual challenges of escalating national debt and political corruption create a precarious environment for the government as demands increase for accountability and reform.