Spain’s judicial watchdog, the CGPJ, announces it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, who is investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife over alleged graft-related conduct. According to the CGPJ, statements made by Peinado may constitute a serious disciplinary offence. The decision adds pressure to Sánchez’s minority government, which is facing scrutiny as the corruption investigation continues. The outlets report that the CGPJ moves through its disciplinary process after reviewing Peinado’s remarks, framing the action around potential breaches of judicial rules rather than the underlying merits of the graft case. While the disciplinary action concerns the judge’s conduct, the parallel investigation involving Sánchez’s wife remains active, and the government’s political situation is described as particularly sensitive due to the case.