Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía
Summary
Spain’s conservative People’s Party (PP) won the regional election in Andalucía but lost its absolute majority. To form a government, the PP will need support or abstention from the far-right Vox party.Key Facts
- The PP won 53 out of 109 seats in Andalucía’s regional parliament, two seats short of a majority.
- Vox gained one seat, increasing their total from 14 to 15.
- The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) lost two seats, dropping to 28.
- The left-wing party Adelante Andalucía increased from two to six seats.
- PP regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno prefers to govern without Vox but may need to negotiate with them.
- Vox’s “national priority” policy favors Spanish-born people over foreigners for housing and benefits, and is key for their coalition support.
- The election results are seen as a sign of voter opinions ahead of Spain’s general election next year.
- Polls suggest the PP could win the next national election but will likely need Vox’s support to form a government.
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