The Central Electoral Board warns Sánchez that his words at the last European Council are "on the edge" of what is acceptable

The Central Electoral Board dismissed the latest complaint against Pedro Sánchez by the Popular Party regarding his statements after the recent European Council. While the Board noted that some comments approached the limits of acceptable political neutrality, they concluded there were insufficient grounds for sanctions. The complaint argued that Sánchez used an institutional appearance to promote government achievements and criticize opposition parties. The Board acknowledged that certain remarks exceeded objective discussion but were made informally and not in a public-funded event. Sánchez has faced sanctions previously for similar issues during electoral periods, including a fine for comments made after a European Council meeting in July 2023.