On June 8, 2025, a large-scale protest organized by the Popular Party (PP) took place in Madrid, claiming attendance of 100,000 participants according to organizers, while the government's Delegation estimated the count at around 50,000.

The event, which carried the slogan "Mafia or Democracy," was directed against the administration of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

In reaction to the demonstration, government officials downplayed its significance.

Oscar López, the Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function, stated that the protest represented "an infinitesimal percentage" of the 7.7 million voters who supported the PP in the last general elections, asserting that turnout was less than 1.5% of the party's voting base.

He emphasized that the political situation remained unchanged, asserting that the government would continue to raise pensions and create jobs.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, called on Sánchez to "surrender to democracy," which prompted López to suggest that Feijóo should instead "surrender to the evidence" regarding Spain’s democratic standards under Sánchez’s leadership.

López further remarked, questioning the motives of participants in the protest, implying a desire to return to pre-democratic values.

Elma Sainz, the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, characterized the demonstration as indicative of the PP's lack of a coherent project for Spain, suggesting that their opposition strategy focused more on insults and disqualifications rather than productive dialogue.

In contrast, she affirmed that the government was continually working to enhance citizens' lives.

Cuca Gamarra, the PP's Secretary General, highlighted the protest as an expression of discontent among thousands of citizens who voiced their call for an end to what she described as indecency in governance.

Gamarra argued that the demonstration illustrated that "Spain is not Sánchezism," reinforcing the party's narrative that they represent a significant current of public sentiment.

Additionally, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, advocated for changes to the PP's internal voting system, pushing for a one-member-one-vote principle in upcoming party congresses, contrasting with the current system that involves electoral delegates.

Ayuso symbolized her commitment to inclusivity in party governance, asserting that all party members should have an equal say in leadership decisions.

In related political developments, the PP managed to advance a request for the Court of Auditors to investigate the subsidies allocated to EHBildu, a process initially stalled by the ruling coalition's majority in Congress.

This request reflects ongoing tensions between the PP and governing parties as they navigate contentious political landscapes.

Compromís, a minor coalition partner in the ruling coalition, has expressed intent to re-evaluate its alliance with Sumar, underscoring ongoing negotiations for greater autonomy and a more direct relationship with the Sánchez government.

Tensions within this coalition have highlighted the precarious state of progressivism in Spain, especially amid recent governance struggles and societal challenges.