Handling of the Gürtel Case by Pedro Sánchez

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The Gürtel case was a significant corruption scandal in Spain involving the People's Party (PP). In 2018, following a court ruling that implicated the PP in corruption, Pedro Sánchez, leader of the Socialist Party (PSOE), filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. This move aimed to establish a transitional government and call for new elections to address political instability and corruption[1][3][5]. Sánchez's handling of the Gürtel case involved leveraging the scandal to oust Rajoy and become Prime Minister himself. He emphasized the need for political normality and a social agenda. The successful no-confidence vote on June 1, 2018, marked a pivotal moment in Spanish politics, with Sánchez forming a new government despite lacking a majority in Parliament[1][3]. His administration faced challenges in implementing policies and maintaining support from other parties[3].