Sanchez's Workweek Bill Fails
Yolanda Diaz's legislation faced criticism over increased costs and economic competitiveness.
The bill targeted private-sector workers in agriculture, retail, and restaurants.
Supported by UGT and COOO, opposed by employer federations and Catalan nationalists.
Vote result: 178-170 against the bill.
Sanchez's wife denied misusing public funds during an embezzlement probe.
Defeat impacts Sanchez's leftist minority government ahead of 2026 election.
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