# Spain's electoral board opens proceedings against PM Sanchez

> Spain's electoral board initiates disciplinary action against PM Sanchez over campaign messaging.
- Title: Spain's electoral board opens proceedings against PM Sanchez
- Summary: Spain's electoral board initiates disciplinary action against PM Sanchez over campaign messaging. Spain's Central Electoral Board opened disciplinary…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/spains-electoral-board-opens-proceedings-against-pm-sanchez
- Published: 2026-10-15T16:36:14+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Spain's Central Electoral Board opened disciplinary proceedings against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for using government facilities in a press conference.