In brief
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap election for 29 November following a deadlock over housing reforms in Congress. The socialists, running a minority government, are now trailing the conservative People’s Party in polls, which may ally with the far‑right Vox. Sanchez warned against an "extreme‑right wave" that he sees in other countries and defended Spain's values of peace, feminism, and prosperity. The election is set at a critical juncture for the country’s political future, as the Socialists seek to re‑establish a majority while facing an uphill battle.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed that Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after the Socialist-led minority government failed to secure passage of vital housing reforms in the Spanish Congress. The failure has left the ruling party vulnerable, with polls now showing it trailing the conservative People’s Party, which many analysts say could join forces with the far‑right Vox to form a new government.
In his announcement, Sanchez warned Spaniards about the perceived "extreme‑right wave" that he sees spreading across other nations. He reaffirmed that Spain should continue to stand as a global example of "peace, feminism and prosperity," while preparing for a potentially tumultuous campaign period.
'Follow the BBC's live coverage following Sanchez's announcement.
