The More Things Change in Catalonia, the More They Stay the Same
The balance between pro- and anti-independence parties hasn’t changed.
Spanish Election April 2019
Parliamentary elections were held in Spain on April 28. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed Pedro Sánchez, whose Socialist Workers’ Party placed first with 123 out of 350 seats in the Congress of Deputies. The liberal Citizens and far-right Vox gained at the expense of the conservative People’s Party, which went down from 135 to 66 seats.
Spain’s Social Democrats Buck European Trend
Pedro Sánchez was willing to take a side in his country’s culture war and won.
Sánchez Wins in Spain But Could Need Separatists for Majority
The Socialist places first, but he will need the support of Basque and Catalan parties to govern.
Sánchez Is the Reasonable Choice in Spain’s Election
We side with the problem-solvers, which in Spain today is Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spanish Election Guide
The Spanish electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Spanish Socialists Benefit from Division on the Right
Three parties split the right-wing vote, allowing the Socialists to come out on top.
Spanish Parties Rule Out Centrist Coalition After Election
The Citizens rule out a pact with the Socialists, who rule out a pact with the right.
What to Expect from Snap Elections in Spain
Pedro Sánchez could lose power unless Catalan independence parties change their minds.