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Gallardo Quits Extremadura Assembly Seat, Forfeiting Immunity Ahead of Case Involving Sánchez’s Brother

He announced the departure on X as a personal step to preserve dignity.

Overview

  • He said he notified the PSOE’s interim leadership in Extremadura that he has renounced his deputy act in the regional Assembly.
  • He had already resigned as the PSOE of Extremadura leader after the December 21 election, when the party fell from 28 to 18 seats and from 39.9% to 25.7% of the vote.
  • By leaving the Assembly he loses parliamentary privilege, a change outlets note as relevant to proceedings tied to the case involving Pedro Sánchez’s brother.
  • The Badajoz provincial court has scheduled the trial for May 28–29 and June 1–4 on alleged influence peddling and prevarication linked to hiring at the Badajoz provincial council.
  • The private prosecution led by Manos Limpias seeks three-year sentences for the defendants, while the prosecution service and defense teams argue for acquittal.