Feijóo Asked to Form Government, But Chances Are Slim
Most Spanish parties prefer the current prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.
Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party
Regional Parties Refuse Deal with Spanish Right
Alberto Núñez Feijóo won the election but could lose the battle in Congress.
Spanish Election Gives Power to Separatists
Basque and Catalan parties win the crucial swing votes in Congress.
Sánchez Has Made Spain Freer and Greener
The opposition would take the country back in time.
What Sánchez Has Achieved
The social democrat has pulled Spain to the left.
Sánchez Gambles by Calling Early Election in Spain
The prime minister is betting he can make the election a choice between him and the far right.
Catalan Socialists Learn from Their Mistakes
Two years ago, Salvador Illa let his ego get in the way of a deal.
Sánchez Cleans Up Mess Conservatives Made in Catalonia
The right used an antiquated sedition law to persecute Catalan separatists.
Sánchez Takes Risk by Snubbing Catalans
Without their support, the prime minister would not have a majority in Congress.
Repeal of Spanish Labor Reforms Is Unwise
Liberalizations cut unemployment and encouraged business creation.
Socialists Miss Opportunity in Catalonia
Salvador Illa refuses to play second fiddle to the pro-independence Republican Left.
Sánchez Needs to Remember Who His Friends Are
The Spanish prime minister is trying too hard to make a deal with his rivals.
Sánchez Walks Fine Line Between Left and Right
The Spaniard must keep an eye on his left-wing allies as he makes deals with the right.
Sánchez Close to Forming Coalition Government in Spain
The social democrat makes concessions to separatists and the far left.
Now the Hard Part: Convincing the Catalans
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez has the support of the left. Now he needs to woo Catalonia’s separatists.