Spain’s Political Storm: PM’s Wife Ordered to Trial in Corruption Case

Madrid, Sunday, 21 June 2026.
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption charges, escalating a political crisis. The ruling includes a travel ban and bi-monthly court check-ins, with Gómez denying all allegations. Sánchez calls the case a politically motivated attack, while opposition parties demand early elections. This trial could reshape Spain’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general election, raising concerns about stability in the Eurozone’s fourth-largest economy.