Pedro Sánchez advances general elections in Spain to November 2026
Pedro Sánchez dissolves Parliament and advances elections in Spain to November 29. Understand the reasons and impacts of this political dispute.
TL;DR
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called early general elections for November 29, 2026.
- The decision follows the government's loss of support from separatist parties and defeats on housing laws.
- Sánchez aims to focus the campaign on the housing crisis, highlighting rising rents and the death of an elderly woman following eviction.
- The opposition, led by the PP and Vox, plans to focus on illegal immigration and public security.
- Opinion polls show the conservative People's Party (PP) leading, potentially requiring a coalition with Vox.
- The election outcome may hinge on whether voters prioritize the cost of living and housing or concerns about migration and government concessions.