Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early parliamentary election for November 29, seeking a new mandate after his government faced difficulties advancing key legislation.
The vote is expected to be closely watched across Europe. Sanchez’s Socialist Party is trailing conservative forces in most opinion polls, raising the possibility of a change in the country’s political balance.
The early election comes after a period of political uncertainty and disputes over major government measures, including housing policy. Sanchez is seeking to strengthen his position in parliament through the new vote.
The election will be an important test for Spain’s centre-left government and could also affect the balance of political forces in one of the European Union’s largest member states.
Source: Reuters
