Pedro Sánchez Apologizes Over Santos Cerdán Resignation, UCO Report; Announces PSOE Audit and Leadership Restructuring, Rules Out Early Elections

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly apologized to the citizens and members of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) following the resignation of Santos Cerdán amid a corruption investigation. Sánchez expressed regret for having trusted Cerdán's integrity until the morning of June 12, 2025, acknowledging that neither he nor the PSOE should have placed confidence in him. The apology was issued multiple times during Sánchez's address, where he also announced the initiation of an external audit of the PSOE's accounts and a restructuring of the party's leadership. The developments follow a critical report from the Central Operative Unit (UCO) that revealed serious indications of wrongdoing involving Cerdán, a close associate of Sánchez within the party. Despite the scandal, Sánchez ruled out calling early elections.