The announcement comes after Sanchez had canceled appointments last week amid corruption allegations against his wife. He has vowed to end “toxic” politics.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday that he planned to stay in his role, despite allegations against his wife Begona Gomez.
The news came after five days of silence that began when a court said it was investigating his wife for corruption and other charges.
What the Spanish prime minister said
“I have decided to continue with even more strength, if possible, at the helm of the government of Spain,” Sanchez said in a televised speech.
The premier said an apparent campaign against him and his wife was serious, but that it was not the most important thing.
Sanchez said a mass show of public support and the backing of his own party had helped make his decision.
“For too long we’ve let this filth corrupt our political and public life with toxic methods that were unimaginable just a few years ago… Do we really want this for Spain?” he asked.
“I have acted out of a clear conviction: either we say ‘enough is enough’ or this degradation of public life will define our future and condemn us as a country.”
Sanchez had said last Wednesday that he was considering stepping down, in a surprise move.
The leader of Spain’s socialist PSOE party had then canceled all appointments and said he would announce his decision on Monday.
Source: Dw
