Spanish Socialists Take to Streets Urging PM Sanchez to Stay On

A big turnout of support in Madrid for beleagured premier
Sanchez has indicated he’ll announce future plans on Monday

A demonstration called in support of the Spanish Prime Minister, in Madrid, on April 27.Photographer: Oscar Del Pozo/AFP/Getty Images

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By Fabiola De Moura

April 27, 2024 at 2:04 PM UTC

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Thousands of Spanish Socialist supporters took to the streets of Madrid and urged Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to stay in the job after he said he needed to think about his future.

The activists gathered Saturday outside party headquarters to chant “He must stay” and “You’re not alone.” Inside the building, party leaders were gathered for an executive meeting, with Sanchez absent.