The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
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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.
Elections in Spain Are Likely After Lawmakers Reject Budget
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on a budget measure, which could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
Spain’s Leader Loses Crucial Budget Vote, Most Likely Forcing Elections
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the measure, whose failure could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
Catalan Leaders’ Trial Starts, and Spain’s Government Fights for Its Survival
Twelve people face charges over their roles in the secession attempt of 2017, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scrambling to keep the issue from toppling his leadership.
Catalan Separatists’ Trial: How They Got Here, and What They Could Face
The trial before the Supreme Court will examine the events of 2017 that set off a constitutional crisis and that continue to unsettle Spanish politics.