Spanish PM’s brother banned from public office after misconduct trial
David Sánchez, the brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been banned from public office for nine years following a conviction for administrative misconduct. The court ruled that his 2017 appointment to a public music school role was not in the general interest, though he was cleared of influence peddling charges.
Why it matters
The conviction adds to the political pressure on the Spanish Prime Minister as his administration faces ongoing corruption allegations from opposition groups.
David Sánchez (centre), a composer and orchestra conductor, during his trial in May. David Sánchez (centre), a composer and orchestra conductor, during his trial in May. Pedro Sánchez Spanish PM’s brother banned from public office after misconduct trial Conviction over hiring by socialist-led council is one of a series of corruption claims facing Pedro Sánchez’s family
Prefer the Guardian on Google The brother of Spain’s prime minister has been banned from holding public office for nine years after being found guilty of administrative misconduct relating to his hiring by a socialist-led council in the south-western region of Extremadura nine years ago.
Corruption allegations involving Pedro Sánchez’s family, his government and his Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) have triggered repeated opposition calls for a snap general election. All the accused have denied wrongdoing.
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