Pedro Sánchez called for ending veto power in the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. The Spanish prime minister urged reforms to make the UN system more representative. His remarks come amid rising global conflicts and criticism of major powers.
In an interview with the Spanish digital newspaper El Diario, Sánchez said the current UN structure needs major reform. He argued that permanent members such as Russia and the United States contribute to global instability through conflicts. He pointed to the wars in Ukraine and Iran as examples.
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The Spanish leader also proposed expanding representation in the Security Council. He said major global actors, including India, Africa, China and Brazil, should gain stronger representation. According to him, such changes would make the UN system fairer and more balanced.
Sánchez also defended Spain’s opposition to the war involving Iran. He said Madrid’s “no to war” stance reflects respect for international law. He added that being an ally of the United States does not mean agreeing with every decision.
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Earlier, the Spanish leader warned that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a wider global disaster. He criticized leaders who, in his view, use war to hide domestic failures. Sánchez said governments must protect people and uphold international law to avoid global crises.