In Spain, the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is grappling with a series of corruption scandals. Despite largely positive economic indicators, including a record drop in unemployment, the party finds itself politically weakened. In response, the conservative People's Party is calling for early elections, while the far-left coalition Sumar—part of Pedro Sánchez's government—is looking to leverage the situation to its advantage. Sumar has requested a meeting with the PSOE to «assess» the coalition agreement signed between the two parties in October 2023. On Wednesday, the group submitted a document to the Socialists outlining a series of measures it expects to be implemented before the end of the current legislature, scheduled to conclude in fall 2027. The document, obtained by Yabiladi, makes no mention of Sánchez's support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, nor does it demand that the government recognize the «SADR». Notably, Sumar had already rejected the Polisario's demands during the negotiations that led to the signing of the government pact between Yolanda Díaz and Pedro Sánchez in October 2023 in Madrid. After Wednesday's meeting with the PSOE, Sumar did not threaten to quit the government, despite pressure from the Polisario. Pedro Sánchez is expected to respond to Sumar's proposals, as well as those of other political groups, on July 9 during a plenary session of the House of Representatives.
