Spain · Head of government

Pedro Sánchez

President of the Government of Spain.

Office

President of the Government of Spain

In office since

1 June 2018

Party

Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE)

Born

1972

How Sánchez took office

La Moncloa states that he has been President of the Government since June 2018.²

Career

1. 1993Member of the PSOE²
2. Adviser in the European Parliament and member of the cabinet of the UN High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina²
3. Madrid city councillor, later a deputy in Congress for Madrid²
4. 2014 to 2016PSOE Secretary General, leader of the opposition and candidate for the Presidency of the Government²
5. June 2018 to presentPresident of the Government^2,1,3

Education

• Degree in Economics and Business Studies, 1995, Real Colegio Universitario María Cristina, affiliated with the Complutense University of Madrid.²
• Master's in European Union Economics, Université libre de Bruxelles.²
• Doctorate in Economics, 2012, Camilo José Cela University.²

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. La Moncloa, Government of Spain, Biografía del Presidente
3. Council of the European Union, Members of the European Council (28 October 2026)