Spanish Far Left’s Influence Could Be Limited in Coalition
The United Left could play a national role for the first time, but it would still hold little power in a coalition.
Podemos (Spain)
Rajoy’s Left-Right Narrative Could Crush Socialists
Mariano Rajoy hopes to win back power by framing the election as a choice between himself and the far left.
Far-Left Voters Reject Coalition in Spain
A majority rejects a proposed coalition government led by the mainstream Socialists in a party referendum.
Podemos Referendum Last Hope of Avoiding Elections
Spain gets one more chance to avoid snap elections.
Far Left Rejects Socialist-Led Government in Spain
An intransigent far left votes down a proposed coalition government of center-left parties.
Podemos Calls for Left-Wing Coalition in Spain
The far left’s eagerness to govern presents the mainstream Socialists with a dilemma.
Spanish Left Rules Out Keeping Rajoy in Power
Spain’s two largest left-wing parties reject another conservative-led government.
Spanish Parties in Three-Way Tie for Election
Conservative, liberal and socialist parties are vying for first place in Spain’s general election.
As Podemos Falls, Spanish Liberals Rise in Polls
Centrists are channeling Spanish anger in the direction of sensible, liberal economic reforms.