Sánchez Asks Ministers for Social Measures Independent of Congress

President Sánchez's request to his ministers to develop social measures that do not require Congressional approval is set against a particularly complex political context for the current government. This strategy can be understood as an attempt to strengthen the government's image and impact on the daily lives of citizens, at a time when polls suggest a waning in the executive's popularity. Spain, like many other countries, has faced significant challenges in recent years, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic crises stemming from it, and more recently, the repercussions of international conflicts such as the war in Ukraine. These situations have tested the government's response capacity, affecting public...