Spain’s upcoming general election on Sunday has the potential to shift the country towards the populist right, marking a significant change after five years under a left-wing government. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for the early election after his Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party and its coalition partner, Unidas Podemos (“United We Can”), suffered losses in local and regional elections. The center-right Popular Party emerged with the most votes in the May elections, and polls for the general election consistently place them in first place. However, they may need support from the far-right Vox party to form a government, which would bring a far-right force to power in Spain for the first time since the transition to democracy in 1975. The Popular Party and Vox have already agreed to govern together in several cities and towns, and Vox’s leader Santiago Abascal may play a significant role in the outcome of the election. A PP-Vox coalition government would follow a trend in other EU member states, such as Sweden, Finland, and Italy, where right-wing parties have gained support. This shift to the right is a concern for countries like Germany and France, who worry about the implications for immigration and climate policies within the EU. The dominant issue in Spain’s election is the trustworthiness of Prime Minister Sánchez, with the opposition party portraying him as a liar due to his U-turns on major issues. His minority government is accused of betraying Spain by aligning with extremist regional parties that advocate for independence. The left-wing coalition’s biggest mistake was a sexual consent law that inadvertently allowed convicted sex offenders to have their sentences reduced, causing public outrage and criticism from right-wing parties. Sánchez’s opponents argue that his policies are out of touch with the needs of the people, despite the government’s achievements in areas like the economy, unemployment, and social welfare. The election outcome is unpredictable, but a new movement led by popular labor minister Yolanda Díaz could potentially provide support for the Socialists to form another coalition government.
Potential Reemergence of Far-Right Power with Spain’s Early Election
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