Spanish PM Sánchez Calls Early Election for 29 November
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early parliamentary election for 29 November. He hopes to secure a majority in parliament, although polls suggest the right-wing opposition could take power.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that the country will hold an early election. The vote is scheduled for 29 November.
Aiming for a parliamentary majority
Sánchez hopes the move will give him a majority in parliament. His centre-left coalition apparently does not currently hold one, so the prime minister wants voters to give him a fresh mandate.
Polls and the opposition
Opinion polls suggest the right-wing opposition could take over the reins of power. That makes the outcome uncertain, and the coalition will have to overcome unfavourable figures during the campaign.
Housing crisis as an election issue
Sánchez is most likely to try to use the housing crisis in his campaign. With this issue, he will seek to persuade voters to back the centre-left coalition.
