Opposition Calls for Sánchez to Testify on Allegations Against Attorney General
The Popular Party demands clarity on the government's involvement in the Attorney General's actions following a Supreme Court ruling.
The Popular Party (PP) of Spain has formally requested the appearance of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before the full Congress to address allegations concerning Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz.
This request follows a judicial order from Supreme Court Judge Ángel Hurtado, which brings García Ortiz to the verge of trial for a suspected crime of breach of secrecy.
The case revolves around the alleged unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information pertaining to Alberto González Amador, partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Madrid region.
The Supreme Court's order indicated that the sensitive information was leaked 'as a result of indications received from the Presidency of the Government.'
The PP, led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is demanding that Sánchez clarify the nature of the instructions allegedly provided to García Ortiz by the government, as these directives are seen as a crucial factor in the Attorney General's actions during and after the leak incident.
In response to these developments, the government has expressed its continued support for García Ortiz, emphasizing that he retains the confidence of the administration and that there are no plans to request his resignation.
García Ortiz himself has stated that he has no intention of stepping down and will continue to defend both his actions and the integrity of the Attorney General’s office.
Additionally, the PP is pursuing another request for Sánchez to appear before Congress, aimed at questioning him regarding the connections of former socialist member Leire Díez to the party.
This request follows a judicial order from Supreme Court Judge Ángel Hurtado, which brings García Ortiz to the verge of trial for a suspected crime of breach of secrecy.
The case revolves around the alleged unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information pertaining to Alberto González Amador, partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Madrid region.
The Supreme Court's order indicated that the sensitive information was leaked 'as a result of indications received from the Presidency of the Government.'
The PP, led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is demanding that Sánchez clarify the nature of the instructions allegedly provided to García Ortiz by the government, as these directives are seen as a crucial factor in the Attorney General's actions during and after the leak incident.
In response to these developments, the government has expressed its continued support for García Ortiz, emphasizing that he retains the confidence of the administration and that there are no plans to request his resignation.
García Ortiz himself has stated that he has no intention of stepping down and will continue to defend both his actions and the integrity of the Attorney General’s office.
Additionally, the PP is pursuing another request for Sánchez to appear before Congress, aimed at questioning him regarding the connections of former socialist member Leire Díez to the party.
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