Sunday’s election did little to help end the government deadlock. But it yielded one clear winner, the far-right Vox party, which has thrived amid a conflict over Catalonia.
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Spain’s Far Right Gains in Election
As the Vox party doubled its seats, a longstanding government deadlock appeared no closer to an end.
Another Election in Spain Threatens to Deepen the Political Deadlock
The country will hold its fourth national vote in four years on Sunday, amid concerns about falling turnout and unrest in Catalonia.
Franco’s Remains Are Exhumed and Reburied After Bitter Battle
The removal of the dictator’s remains from a basilica near Madrid, weeks before a national election in Spain, was denounced by some for stirring painful memories.
Spain Is Exhuming Franco After Long and Bitter Battle
The removal of the dictator’s remains from a basilica near Madrid, weeks before a national election, was denounced by some for stirring painful memories.
With Catalan Fury Inflamed Anew, What Comes Next for Spain?
Lengthy prison terms for nine separatists who led a secession attempt in 2017 have fueled protests across the region before national elections.
Catalan Separatist Leaders Get Lengthy Prison Terms for Sedition
Spain’s Supreme Court gave the former deputy leader of Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras, 13 years. A Spanish judge also issued a new European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont.
Spain Heads to 4th Election in 4 Years After Failure to Form Government
Spain was plunged into political uncertainty after talks to form a government collapsed, forcing another national election in November.
Spain Will Send Ship to Italy to Rescue Stranded Migrants
The decision came as at least 15 migrants tried to swim to shore, and a charity warned of conditions on the vessel that were “out of control.”
Sánchez Loses Bid to Form a Government, Prolonging Deadlock in Spain
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.