PP emerges victorious in Spain's general election, but uncertainty looms over the formation of a new government.
Political Landscape in Spain's General Election: Catalan and Basque Influence Key to Government Formation Spain's recent general election, held on Sunday, 23 July, has resulted in a complex political scenario, leaving the formation of the next Spanish government uncertain and heavily dependent on the support of Catalan and Basque independence parties. The Partido Popular (PP), a conservative party led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, emerged as the winner, securing 136 out of 350 seats in Spain's Congreso. However, this victory wasn't enough to grant them an absolute majority, paving the way for negotiations with other parties. On the other side, the Socialist PSOE, led by the incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, obtained 122 seats, losing its position as the most-voted party but remaining a significant player in the political arena. With neither of the major parties reaching an absolute majority, the path to forming a new government lies in forming alliances with smaller gr...