Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is facing trial for influence peddling and embezzlement related to her university projects. Sánchez's administration is under scrutiny as several aides and ministers have been implicated in bribery and corruption scandals, including the misuse of public funds. The opposition People's Party is calling for Sánchez's resignation, despite their own scandals. Spain's corruption perception is declining, placing it in the lower half of EU rankings.