Hold out until August

Today, Congress is experiencing a decisive day for the future of the legislature. Yet another. We've lost count of the moments when Pedro Sánchez's government seemed to be on the ropes and managed to survive, although this time is different. Corruption cases are gripping the PSOE, and the confusing measures implemented in the federal committee have shown that the party is in shock, faced with the uncertainty of new reports emerging that could end up spilling onto other socialists.

The uncertainty surrounding the coalition government's survival remains unclear as a PP (People's Party) ramps up a merciless opposition that leaves the government breathless. The PP (People's Party), euphoric after a successful congress, plans to launch a barrage of 50 incriminating questions today to maintain the siege on Sánchez. The president is putting his credit on the line and must present measures to calm the feelings of his restless partners and allies so that they continue to see advantages in supporting a government besieged by the corruption of its two former organization secretaries. So far, neither of them has made any attempt to abandon him, but they expect a forceful response.

After appearing in Congress, the president will once again put some distance between himself and the president.

Sánchez has ruled out resignation, early elections, a vote of no confidence, or a government crisis. So, in the absence of new reports from the UCO (Union of the Supreme Court) extending the taint or suspicion to other members of the PSOE, Sánchez's slogan is to hold out until August, and then September, we'll see. A few weeks off to calm tempers, and if the judges allow it, return with even greater force, coinciding with the start of the new political year.

After appearing before Congress today to report on the anti-corruption measures and the defense resources agreed upon with NATO, Sánchez will once again put some distance between himself and the president. His international agenda is what gives him breathing room, and after participating in the conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine later this week, he will fly to Santiago, Chile, on July 21st to participate in the international summit for the defense of democracy, chaired by Gabriel Boric. By then, a month of July will soon be over, a month to forget. Although he always has the "gifts" Vox offers him with its rhetoric about deporting millions of immigrants to revive the far-right scarecrow. The president feels more comfortable here than he did in today's contentious session.