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Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?
bbc.com • • general
Key Points:
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced snap elections for 29 November after his Socialist party failed to pass housing reforms in Congress.
- Sanchez's minority government is struggling, with polls showing the Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party.
- The People's Party is expected to seek a coalition with the far-right Vox party to form a government.
- Sanchez warned against the rise of the "extreme-right wave" seen in other countries and emphasized Spain's commitment to peace, feminism, and prosperity.
