Feijóo Asked to Form Government, But Chances Are Slim
Most Spanish parties prefer the current prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.
Most Spanish parties prefer the current prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.
If an independence referendum is too much to ask.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo won the election but could lose the battle in Congress.
Basque and Catalan parties win the crucial swing votes in Congress.
Regional parties hold the balance of power in Congress.
Conservatives would ban independence referendums and potentially end home rule.
The opposition would take the country back in time.
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and possible coalitions, explained.
Far from drawing Vox to the center, the People’s Party has been pulled to the right.
The conservaties will probably win the election, but they may need to do a deal with the far right.
The social democrat has pulled Spain to the left.
The prime minister is betting he can make the election a choice between him and the far right.
The first Spanish elections since the pandemic are a test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Two years ago, Salvador Illa let his ego get in the way of a deal.
Rent increases are capped through 2025. The government will subsidize more low-rent housing.