The good thing about corruption
Dear Friends of democracy,
In functioning democracies, there are below-average levels of corruption.
Simply because law enforcement authorities pursue corruption independently.
Why do I write this here?
Beacuse Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended public duties to "stop and reflect" on whether to remain on the job.
Sanchez, who last year secured another term for his Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) as leader of a minority coalition government, said he would announce his decision on Monday.
The reason: A Spanish court has launched a preliminary investigation into accusations of influence peddling and corruption levelled at Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez. The court investigating Gomez did not provide further details as the case is sealed and in early stages. It only said it followed a complaint raised by anti-graft campaign group Manos Limpias—Clean Hands—whose leader has links to the far right.
So, it is still far from certain whether the Prime Minister's wife is involved in corruption. What can already be said is that it's a good sign when corruption comes to light, be it by law enforcement or the public. It shows the strength of democracy.
See you in Europe,
Johannes