Rajoy Vindicated, Grows Party in Spain’s Reelections
The prime minister expands his People’s Party’s plurality, putting him in a stronger position to stay in power.
Spanish Election 2016
Parliamentary elections were held in Spain on June 26. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s conservative People’s Party won 137 out of 350 seats in the Congress of Deputies. The center-left Socialist Workers’ Party won 85 seats.
After Six Months of Gridlock, Little Could Change in Spain
Conservatives are expected to fall short of a majority. The Socialists will hold the balance of power.
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.
Pedro Sánchez: The Man Without Options
Spain’s Socialist Party leader could find himself with no good options after the election, again.
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.
Rajoy Reiterates Call for Left-Right Coalition in Spain
The conservative party leader will seek a deal with the Socialists.
Impact of Spanish Far-Left Pact Could Be Limited
Any gains the now-united parties of the left make would come at the expense of the mainstream Socialists.
Spain’s Socialists Will Have to Fight on Two Fronts
The right will accuse the Socialists of putting party before country while the far left alleges a betrayal.
New Elections Expected in Spain After Talks Fail
A final round of talks organized by the monarch fails to produce a breakthrough.