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Spain's electoral board opens proceedings against PM Sanchez
Spain's electoral board initiates disciplinary action against PM Sanchez over campaign messaging.
In brief
Spain's electoral board initiates disciplinary action against PM Sanchez over campaign messaging. Spain's Central Electoral Board opened disciplinary proceedings against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for using government facilities in a press conference. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Spain's electoral board opens proceedings
Spain's Central Electoral Board opened disciplinary proceedings against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday over an October 6 press conference after a cabinet meeting to announce new housing legislation.
JEC demands removal of statements
The JEC asked for the removal of the statements from institutional channels and required PM to refrain from similar actions during the campaign period.
Opposition complaint leads to action
The case stems from a complaint by the opposition People's Party (PP), which argued Sanchez used government facilities to deliver campaign-style messages.
The main idea
Spain's Central Electoral Board opened disciplinary proceedings against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for using government facilities in a press conference.
