Sanchez Shakes Up Cabinet, Appoints New Budget Minister

0:00On March 26, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shook up his cabinet this week, appointing Arcadi Espania as the new budget minister and promoting. Economy Minister Carlos Cuérepo to Deputy Prime Minister. Espania steps in for Maria Jesus Montero, who left the post to lead the Socialist Party's push in the upcoming regional elections in Andalusia. With regional funding talks heating up in no national budget yet for 2026, Espania brings experience from his prior role as Secretary of State for Territorial Policy. Cuérepo keeps his economy portfolio while taking on the deputy role. Marking the first time Sanchez has picked a man for that spot since forming. Spain's first gender parity government back in 2018. These changes come as the government navigates tricky budget negotiations, setting the stage for key decisions ahead. World News, powered by AI. This is Global News Today.