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Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón is a Spanish politician and economist who has served as Prime Minister of Spain since 2018.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón is a Spanish politician and economist who has served as Prime Minister of Spain since June 2018. He is the leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and has also been its secretary general since 2017.

Early life and education

Pedro Sánchez was born in Madrid on 29 February 1972. He studied economics and later earned a doctorate in economics.

Political career

Sánchez joined the PSOE in 1993 and went on to serve as a Madrid city councillor and member of the Congress of Deputies. He became PSOE secretary general, served as leader of the opposition, and returned to the role in 2017 after an earlier term from 2014 to 2016.

Prime ministership

Sánchez became Prime Minister of Spain in June 2018 after a successful motion of no confidence against Mariano Rajoy. He has remained in office through subsequent governments and coalition arrangements.

Public role and significance

Sánchez is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Spanish politics. His leadership has been central to recent debates over coalition government, economic policy, and national stability.

Key facts

  • Pedro Sánchez has been Prime Minister of Spain since June 2018.
  • He has led the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) since 2017.
  • He previously served as a Madrid city councillor and member of the Congress of Deputies.
  • He became prime minister after a successful motion of no confidence against Mariano Rajoy.
  • He holds a doctorate in economics and was born in Madrid in 1972.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pedro Sánchez?
Pedro Sánchez is a Spanish politician and economist who has served as Prime Minister of Spain since 2018.
What party does Pedro Sánchez lead?
He leads the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE).
When was Pedro Sánchez born?
He was born on 29 February 1972 in Madrid, Spain.
How did Pedro Sánchez become prime minister?
He became prime minister in June 2018 after a successful motion of no confidence against Mariano Rajoy.
What other offices has he held?
He has served as secretary general of the PSOE, leader of the opposition, a member of the Congress of Deputies, and a Madrid city councillor.

References

  1. La Moncloa — https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/presidente/biografia/paginas/index.aspx
    Supports: Official biography: full name, birth date and place, party membership, doctorate in economics, PSOE roles, prime ministership, and prior offices.
  2. La Moncloa — https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/presidente/biografia/paginas/index.aspx
    Supports: Official English biography confirming birth details, offices, PSOE membership, and service as Prime Minister of Spain since June 2018.
  3. CIDOB — https://www.cidob.org/lider-politico/pedro-sanchez-perez-castejon
    Supports: Context on his rise to the premiership via the 2018 motion of no confidence and his political profile.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_S%C3%A1nchez
    Supports: Supplementary timeline details on PSOE leadership and later term as prime minister in 2023.