Aug 17, 2026Politics163 words1 min read

Spanish Commentators Debate the Future of Sánchez's Government

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People talked about Spain's government on a TV show. The show is called Sexta Noche.

A man named Fesser said many scandals are around the government. He said there is a wave of change coming.

Fesser thinks the government of Pedro Sánchez may not last long. Sánchez is the leader of Spain.

Another guest, Juan Luis Cano, also talked. He said the government is weak. He used the words 'held with pins'. This means it can break easily.

Cano said one party helps the government stay in power. This party is called PP. Its partner is a party called Vox.

Cano said two other parties will not help make a change. These parties are Junts and PNV. They will not help while Vox works with PP.

A businessman also spoke on the show. He said some government jobs do not make sense. He meant jobs for public workers.

The talk shows many people have doubts about the government's future.

Vocabulary10 words

1. Who said there is a 'wave of change'?

2. What did Cano mean by 'held with pins'?

3. True or false: Junts and PNV will help make a change while Vox works with PP.

1. Fesser 2. The government is weak and could break 3. False

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A man named Fesser said many _____ are around the government.

He said there is a _____ of change coming.

Fesser thinks the government of Pedro _____ may not last long.

Cano said the government is _____.

He used the words 'held with _____'.

One party that helps the government is called _____.

Its partner is a party called _____.

Two other parties, _____ and PNV, will not help make a change.

A _____ also spoke on the show.

He said some government jobs for _____ workers do not make sense.