Feijóo's Defiant Call for Spanish Elections Ignites Madrid Rally

Feijóo Challenges Sánchez at Madrid Rally: 'Rebellion Against Degradation' and Calls for Elections. Madrid, Spain – June 8, 2025. A massive rally organized by Spain's Partido Popular (PP) filled a Madrid square today. The event, themed 'Mafia or Democracy,' featured a fiery speech by PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo. Feijóo directly challenged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, calling for a rebellion against what he described as the degradation of Spanish democracy. "Señor Sánchez," Feijóo declared, "deje de esconderse, deje de mentir, deje de huir." He emphasized that Spain is aware of the government's actions. The rally showcased the PP's strong opposition to the current government and their push for early elections. One attendee commented, "We're here to demand change, to fight for our democracy." The event underscores the escalating political tensions in Spain and the growing calls for elections.