PP President Declares 2025 Worst Year Under Sánchez, Predicts 2026 Change for Spain

The president of the Popular Party (PP) has delivered a sharp critique of Pedro Sánchez's government, labeling 2025 as "the worst year for the worst government," marked by a complete collapse of its administration. In a detailed assessment, the PP leader outlined ten major failures of Sánchez's tenure, highlighting critical issues such as housing shortages, escalating corruption, a mismanaged migration policy, uncontrolled tax increases, and the government's inability to pass a budget, all of which he described as unacceptable and damaging to Spain's social contract.

The PP president emphasized that Spain itself was not doomed, rather it was Sánchez's government that had lost public trust and confidence. He declared that Spain has already moved beyond Sánchez and called on the PP to focus on rebuilding the country with a forward-looking approach. The government’s mishandling extended to international relations and the ineffective use of European funds, which failed to foster economic transformation. The administration's policies have left a generation of young people trapped in precariousness, with 90% of Spaniards feeling a loss in purchasing power. Public safety and border security were also stressed as areas needing urgent improvement.

Looking ahead, the PP president forecasted 2026 as a pivotal year for change in Spain, promising a government that would restore confidence, regenerate the country, and make work rewarding again. He pledged that the PP would not pursue destructive politics but would work toward repairing the extensive damage caused by the Sánchez government.

This political reckoning comes amid Spain's broader political shifts and economic progress, although social challenges stemming from migration and governance remain pressing. The criticism from the PP frames 2026 as a year of potential renewal and government overhaul, setting the stage for a contested political future in Spain.