Pedro Sánchez Addresses Supreme Court Ruling and G20 Summit Outcomes

In a press conference held this Sunday, Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government of Spain, discussed significant matters following his attendance at the G20 summit in South Africa. During the session, he openly addressed the recent conviction of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, marking his first public comments regarding the Supreme Court's ruling. Sánchez emphasized the government's respect for the Supreme Court's decisions while expressing his personal disagreement with the outcome of the case against Ortiz. He stated, "In a democratic society like the one Spain lives in, we can express our disagreement with the orientation of this ruling. I express it because I believe in the innocence of the Attorney General of the State." Highlighting the credibility of the evidence, Sánchez referred to testimonies from seasoned journalists who asserted that Ortiz was not the source of the alleged leaks, which were central to the case brought against him. He reiterated the government's position, saying, "We regret this ruling, we respect it, we comply with it, and in a democratic society, there are two things that must be done: initiate the procedure for appointing a new prosecutor, and recognize that other jurisdictional instances will have to resolve aspects when the reasons for this ruling are known. Discussing other issues certainly makes no sense." In the latter part of the conference, Sánchez shifted focus to the outcomes of the G20 summit, defending the importance of maintaining the G20 as a pivotal platform for dialogue and global governance. He remarked on the significance of the agreements achieved in South Africa, acknowledging that while the climate summit agreement did not meet all expectations, it preserved the essence of climate multilateralism. "The decarbonization that is already underway is unstoppable," he affirmed. Addressing geopolitical challenges, including the war in Ukraine, Sánchez responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal, emphasizing that both Ukraine and European interests must be integrated into diplomatic discussions. He criticized Putin's aggression as a threat to European unity, asserting, "Putin's invasion of Ukraine not only affects Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty but also fragilizes the European project." As these significant events unfold, Sánchez's comments reflect the complexities of navigating both domestic legal challenges and international political landscapes. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2