Tag: Abascal, Santiago

Pedro Sánchez Secures New Term to Lead a Divided Spain

The Socialist prime minister won a parliamentary vote only after promising amnesty to Catalan separatists, enraging conservatives.

Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies

Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues.

Far-Right Party Gaining in Spain

As Spain prepares for elections, some liberal European politicians fear that the hard-right Vox party could become the first right-wing party since the Franco era to enter Spain’s national government.

Once Scorned, Far Right Secures Foothold in Spanish Cities

Local alliances between the center-right Popular Party and the far-right Vox may foreshadow a broader coalition agreement at the national level.