Spanish Opposition Demands Government Accountability and Early Elections Amid Corruption Investigations

The political climate in Spain has intensified as opposition figures demand government accountability following recent anti-corruption investigations involving prominent PSOE members. Alberto Nadal, the vice-secretary of the Economy for the People’s Party (PP), has called for immediate elections in response to raids conducted by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard. These searches targeted key government ministries including Finance and Ecological Transition, as well as the public company Correos, amid probes linked to an alleged corruption scheme involving PSOE member Leire Díez.

Nadal described the situation as unprecedented in Spanish democracy: "In the history of democracy, there has never been anything like this. They either leave now and stop causing harm and call for elections, or we do not know where this will lead us." His statement highlights the gravity of law enforcement intervention in fundamental state institutions.

Further criticism came from Juan Bravo, head of the Finance department, who condemned Vice President María Jesús Montero for appointing Vicente Fernández—recently arrested during the investigation—as president of SEPI. Bravo drew attention to Montero’s previous involvement in the controversial ERE case and her close ties to the PSOE, suggesting that her appointments are under serious scrutiny.

These developments expose mounting political tensions within the Spanish government and opposition, centered on allegations of corruption and questions surrounding the integrity of governmental appointments.

Currently, the PSOE government faces growing pressure to address these allegations transparently while the opposition intensifies calls for early elections, reflecting deeper concerns about governance and accountability in the country.