Mamdani Welcomes Socialist Spain PM Embroiled in Corruption and Antisemtism Scandals
- On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Gracie Mansion for a breakfast centered on "building an economy for the many" during the United Nations General Assembly.
- As New York City hosts nearly 130 world leaders for the United Nations General Assembly, Mamdani is meeting international politicians who share his commitment to universal social services and economic policies prioritizing working people.
- Sánchez highlighted Spain's economic achievements: a 66% minimum wage increase over eight years and 60% clean energy generation, while one of every two jobs created in Europe is currently in Spain.
- Joined by European Council President António Costa and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the leaders discussed defending international law and multilateral institutions, with Mamdani praising Sánchez for demonstrating "social justice is not the enemy of economic growth."
- These policies have drawn opposition from right-wing leaders, including President Donald Trump, who threatened trade embargoes after Sánchez refused to support US military operations in Iran, contrasting with his pro-immigration stance.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government's policy and that of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in support of the most vulnerable, EFE reported, BTA reported. "The powerful of the day are afraid of us," Sanchez said. He made the remarks in the presence of Mamdani at an economic event organized by the New York mayor, highlighting the Spanish economic model and immigration policy. Sanchez said that these policy measures, as well as…
The president of the government has claimed his economic and migration policies with Ceuta still living in full crisis, claiming that they "work." The leader of the Spanish executive has also found the support of socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has praised several of the measures promoted by the Spanish government.
Sánchez has also exhibited the classic postulates of progressism to project himself as one of its main international referents.
The Spanish president defends his economic model, social justice and migration before international leaders
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