Spain’s ruling Socialist party (PSOE) anticipates that former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s upcoming testimony will address and potentially mitigate growing tensions with its coalition partners. The PSOE believes Zapatero will provide comprehensive answers to all questions posed during his two-day interrogation. Socialists hope the testimony will clarify several points of contention and disprove numerous allegations. The expectation is that this detailed explanation will serve to de-escalate friction within the governing coalition. The interrogation centers around issues that have strained relationships with coalition members, though specifics remain undisclosed. The PSOE expresses confidence that the process will ultimately be beneficial for maintaining stability within the government.