He’s plagued by problems, but Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is proving to be one of Europe’s great political survivors. His international profile keeps rising due to his criticism of US-Israeli wars, and his support for migration. But his image abroad contrasts with perceptions back home, where he is battling corruption allegations, political gridlock and polarization. To understand how Sanchez manages to hang on after eight years in power, DW spoke to Maria Ramirez, managing editor of Spanish news outlet elDiario.es. She explains how Sanchez’s secret may be a divided opposition, but warns he has little room left to maneuver as the next general elections loom closer.
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