Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón (born 29 February 1972) is a Spanish politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Spain since June 2018. He is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and has been its Secretary-General since 2014, except for a brief period in 2016.^[1]

Early life and education

Pedro Sánchez was born in Madrid, Spain. He earned a degree in Economics and Business Studies from the Complutense University of Madrid and completed postgraduate studies at the Free University of Brussels.^[2]

Political career

Sánchez began his political career in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. He served as a member of the Congress of Deputies and gradually rose within the party ranks. In 2014, he was elected Secretary-General of PSOE.

In 2018, following a successful no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Sánchez became Prime Minister of Spain. During his tenure, he has focused on social policies, economic reforms, and European Union relations.^[3]

Personal life

Sánchez is married to María Begoña Gómez Fernández and they have two children. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.

References

[1] ttps://www.politico.eu/article/catalan-separatists-prime-minister-pedro-sanchez-spain-government/

[2] ttps://english.elpais.com/spain/2025-11-10/spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-normalizing-our-relations-with-mexico-is-a-priority.html

[3] ttps://www.eunews.it/en/2025/11/10/sanchez-to-seek-re-election-in-2027-to-respond-to-the-extreme-right-in-spain-and-europe/

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