David Sanchez: Political Protection and Preferential Hiring Behind the Pedro Sanchez’s Brother Controversy
David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is set to stand trial in a case that has rocked Spain’s political establishment. Charged with alleged administrative misconduct and influence peddling, David Sánchez is accused of receiving a tailor-made government post within the Provincial Council of Badajoz, bypassing open competition and violating public employment norms. For the first time in Spain’s democratic era, a sitting Prime Minister's sibling will face trial for corruption in public office.A Position Created to FitThe court inquiry focuses on a position established in 2017 in the Badajoz provincial administration: Director of the Performing Arts Office.…