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Embattled Spanish Socialist party hit by leadership ‘coup’ attempt
Spain's Socialist party was hit by a "coup" attempt Wednesday (28 September) with half of its leadership quitting in a bid to oust leader Pedro Sanchez and unblock the country's political deadlock.
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Socialists seal Rajoy’s defeat, Spain skids into political limbo
Spain's acting premier yesterday (31 August) lost a parliamentary confidence vote for a second term after he failed to win enough support from the opposition, bringing the country closer to a potential third election in a year.
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Rajoy hopes for a government by early August
Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called yesterday (27 June) for a government to be formed by early August after his conservative Popular Party (PP) emerged stronger from another inconclusive general election.
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Brexit fuels Rajoy’s victory as Podemos tanks
Podemos called for referendums and sent mixed messages, but failed to meet voters' expectations ahead of the Spanish elections, while the centre-right Partido Popular (PP) won 14 seats more than in the December elections.
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Will Brexit influence the Spanish election?
Many analysts in Spain predict that the outcome of the UK referendum could boost the ruling Partido Popular´s (PP) chances in Sunday´s national elections (26 June) possibly strengthening the centrist Ciudadanos, but weakening leftist anti-austerity Podemos.
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Spaniards fear a ‘Groundhog Day’ election
The American comedy Groundhog Day is based on a time loop, repeating the same day over and over again. Spaniards voting on Sunday (26 June) fear a “Groundhog Day” election: a repetition of the previous results, with no clear winner. EURACTIV Spain reports.
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Spain’s jobless rate falls to 4-year low ahead of vote
Spain's jobless rate has dropped to a four-year low, official data showed on Thursday (22 October), giving Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's center-right government a boost, as it prepares for December's general election.
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Mariano Rajoy’s woes mount ahead of Spanish elections
With the rise of the Ciudadnos party, internal disputes, and budget problems, the return of economic growth may not help the center-right Spanish leader hold on to power. La Tribune reports.