Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has apologized to the Spanish people amid a corruption scandal involving his party colleague Santos Cerdán. Sánchez admitted to trusting Cerdán, who is implicated in awarding public contracts for kickbacks. Despite calls for his resignation from opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, Sánchez insists on continuing his political project without early elections. The scandal has put pressure on his minority coalition government, with coalition partner Yolanda Díaz demanding explanations. Cerdán is set to testify in court, and the opposition has gained momentum, calling for Sánchez to step down. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)