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Spain's El País front page is dominated by the upcoming general elections. Stories focus on Prime Minister Sánchez's strategy for calling the early elections, the political parties' preparations and campaign tactics, and potential outcomes. There's also a report on a general strike planned by…
Prime Minister Sánchez and his inner circle were discussing early elections on Thursday, following news that Junts would vote no. Sánchez is set to make a statement after the Council of Ministers, and a look at the legislative projects that will fall with the new elections after a term with 22…
The Popular Party (PP) has launched its pre-campaign with a video that mocks a serious injury sustained by the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente. The PP is responding to Puente's criticism of Feijóo's appearance after the early election announcement.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, stated he does not fear a repeat of Sánchez's comeback in the 2023 elections and denies any comparison to that electoral cycle.
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is approaching the elections with a sense of optimism and relief, stating they will present their achievements with pride. The party is scheduled to approve its candidate lists on October 17th.
Left-wing political forces are facing the difficult task of energizing voters over the next 55 days, particularly an electorate that appears more disengaged than that of the PP and Vox.
Two major Spanish trade unions, UGT and Comisiones Obreras (CC OO), have announced they will proceed with a general strike in protest against the ongoing housing crisis.
Jeanne, who obtained Spanish nationality in memory of her grandfather who was exiled, is uncertain if she will be able to vote in the upcoming elections scheduled for November 29.
This audio report discusses the possibility of the left-wing parties winning the upcoming general elections, analyzing what the latest polls suggest.
