![]() ![]() Meanwhile, there are growing concerns about the potential ramifications of these inconclusive election results on Spain's presidency of the EU Council.įollowing a disappointing outcome in the regional elections held in May, Sánchez called the surprise snap election in July.ĭespite concerns that this move could backfire, it appears strategic since today he is actually more likely to retain his position of power. If no candidate manages to secure a majority within two months of the initial prime ministerial vote, new elections will be called. If the conservative leader declines, Sánchez will be approached with the same request. Once the lower house is reconvened on 17 August, King Felipe VI is expected to invite the leader of the largest party, Núñez Feijóo, to attempt to secure his position as prime minister - an invitation that could be declined, as occurred in 2016, due to insufficient support. "Either an investiture with Feijóo materialises or what Sánchez proposes is the blockade and electoral repetition," PP secretary general Cuca Gamarra told Spanish television on Monday (24 July). Given the challenges the socialists faced in governing over the last four years, conservative lawmakers argue that this minority 'Frankenstein' government is likely to result in political gridlock or new elections. Uncertainty and elections fearsĮPP leader, Manfred Weber, meanwhile welcomed the outcome of the Spanish election, pointing out that the conservative leader Feijóo has "a clear mandate to form a government that reflects this will for change." In contrast to the other Catalan pro-independence party, ERC, which backed Sánchez's previous administration, Junts actively opposed the government and voted against its proposals.Īdditionally, the support of Galicia's (BNG) and Basque country's regional parties (Bildu and PNV) will also be crucial for a leftwing coalition. "Junts owes nothing to anyone but their voters," said Puigdemont in a tweet. ![]() Sign up for EUobserver’s daily newsletterĪll the stories we publish, sent at 7.30 AM.īy signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. "We will not make Sánchez prime minister in exchange for nothing," said Miriam Nogueras, head of the Junts list, on election night. This could potentially pose significant challenges during negotiations as the cost of Junts' support is still to be determined. Unexpectedly, a leftwing coalition would require Sánchez to negotiate and find common ground with the Catalan pro-independence party Junts, led by MEP Carles Puigdemont, who is in exile in Belgium. While Catalan pro-independence forces lost weight in the lower house (going from 23 to 14 seats), their support will be key for forming a coalition government led by Sánchez socialists. This term alludes to a diverse coalition that encompasses not only leftwing parties but also Catalan separatists, small regional parties, and two Basque political groups. ![]() On the other hand, Sánchez might attempt once more to create what has been dubbed the 'Frankenstein government'. Núñez Feijóo, who will try will try to form a minority government, said on Monday that his obligation now is to avoid "a period of uncertainty" in Spain.īut the PP and Vox are expected to face difficulties in finding additional 11 supporters among the smaller parties as many are reluctant to let into government the first far-right group in the country since the Franco era. The rightwing block PP and Vox together now have a total of 169 seats, and the leftwing PSOE and Sumar, 153. ![]() I hope the EPP gets the message," she tweeted. Reacting to the election outcome, the leader of the European socialist group, Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez, said that she was proud to see Spaniards voting "to stop the far-right, their lies and hatred". ![]()
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