A Spanish judge has rejected a request from former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to postpone his testimony regarding the origin of valuable jewelry found in a safe deposit box at the Socialist Party headquarters. The jewelry, valued at over €1.3 million, was discovered during an investigation. Zapatero had sought a delay to gather additional documentation supporting his claims about the items’ provenance. According to Gertrudis Alcázar, the former leader’s secretary and a person under investigation, the jewelry came from inheritances and gifts received during travels. The judge’s decision compels Zapatero to appear and provide details about the source of the high-value items. The case centers on determining the legitimacy of the jewelry’s acquisition and whether any irregularities occurred. Alcázar’s statement is a key element in Zapatero’s defense.