Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón (, born 29 February 1972) is a Spanish politician. He is the 12th and current Prime Minister of Spain since 1 June 2018. He is leader (Secretary-General) of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He first held the post from 2014 to October 2016 when, as a result of tensions within the party, he stood down to be replaced by a caretaker committee.