Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been unable to forge a multiparty alliance in the fragmented Parliament, and the country faces the prospect of fresh elections.
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Sánchez Struggles to Assemble New Government in Spain
Three months after winning national elections, Spain’s Socialist leader faces a difficult task in forming a coalition. Failure will mean new elections.
Trial of Catalan Independence Leaders Ends in Spain
The Spanish Supreme Court on Wednesday closed the trial of 12 leaders of the Catalan independence movement accused of staging a rebellion during their botched 2017 secession attempt.
Gaining Strength in Spain, Sánchez Emerges as Beacon for Socialism in Europe
The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
Gaining Strength in Spain, Sánchez Emerges as Beacon for Socialism in Europe
The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
Spain’s Election Gives a Lift to the Left and a Warning to the Far Right
The vote was likely to hearten supporters of socialism. If not the beginnings of a backlash against the populists, it seemed at least to be a fortifying of defenses.
Socialists Strengthen Hold in Spain Election
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claimed victory for his Socialist Party. But he will still need to form a coalition to govern.
Spain Election: Divided Nation Holds 3rd National Vote Since 2015
The issue of Catalan independence, and the rise of the far-right Vox party, were big campaign issues. The only certainty seemed to be more fragmentation.
A Death on Video Makes Euthanasia Spain’s Issue of the Moment
With an election approaching, Spain’s prime minister promised to legalize euthanasia after watching footage of a husband helping his wife kill herself.
News Analysis: Yet Another Election for Spain Reveals Deeper Strains
The call for an April election — the third since 2015 — is a new sign of political polarization and the stalemate over the status of Catalonia.