Spanish Court Bans Prime Minister’s Brother from Public Office

The court found that the role overseeing regional music conservatories lacked any legitimate justification. Judges criticized the arbitrary use of power by officials who modified the job requirements to accommodate Sanchez’s specific interest in opera. This conviction marks a significant legal blow to the prime minister, whose administration has faced a steady stream of corruption-related scrutiny throughout the last two years.

Pedro Sanchez has consistently dismissed these allegations as politically motivated attacks orchestrated by far-right factions. The verdict arrives shortly after a separate corruption case concluded with a 24-year prison sentence for a former close aide to the premier. While the current ruling effectively bars the younger Sanchez from government roles for nearly a decade, the decision remains subject to appeal, keeping the case alive in the legal system.