The reason for Sánchez's commitment to the "unbearable" Margarita Robles: "She has always been there in difficult moments"

It was one of the great unknowns on the PSOE lists for the next general elections. Who would be Pedro Sánchez's partner in the plank for Madrid, who would he make a ticket with?

In the absence of a dance partner as vice president - it was Carmen Calvo in 2019 and Teresa Ribera in 2023, but now Sara Aagesen was not a supporter - the socialist leader has chosen Margarita Robles, to the surprise of many in the party and in the Government. Many of her cabinet colleagues "don't understand her" and even believe that at times and in certain situations she is "unbearable," according to government sources. Despite this and the clashes in the management of the Ceuta crisis, Sánchez once again places his full trust in her.

There is a personal factor and also a loyalty factor in the decision. "Robles has been with me, at my side, I seem to remember for almost more than ten years," said Sánchez upon his arrival at the European Council being held in Brussels. "I have a deep friendship with her because Margarita has always been there in difficult times."