Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez calls new elections
After failed government plans to address the housing crisis, Sánchez announces early parliamentary elections.
Quick Look
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early parliamentary elections after plans to address the housing crisis failed.
- The election was originally planned for 2027.
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Why It Matters
Government plans to combat the housing crisis failed due to resistance from right-wing MPs.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for new elections. He announced an early parliamentary election in a short-term statement. The next parliamentary election was previously scheduled for 2027.
The head of government is reacting to a domestic political blockade after government plans to combat the housing crisis failed on Friday due to resistance from right-wing MPs.
Polls show opposition ahead
In polls, Sánchez's Socialist Party is currently trailing the conservative opposition. Accordingly, a coalition between the conservative People's Party (PP) and the right-wing populist Vox party is the most likely scenario.
This would be the first time since the end of the dictatorship under Francisco Franco that an extreme right-wing party would be part of the Spanish government.
Open Questions
- When exactly will the new elections take place?
