Spanish party leaders Pablo Iglesias and Pedro Sánchez speak in Madrid, February 5, 2016 (PSOE)
- Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has lost a confidence vote in Congress in the wake of a corruption scandal in his conservative party.
- Socialist Party leader Pedro Sánchez takes his place with the support of the far left and regionalists.
- According to polls, the liberal Citizens stand to gain the most from early elections.
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