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Abascal says Vox will keep Spain from relying on Sánchez
Santiago Abascal says Vox will act to keep Spain from depending on Pedro Sánchez after the PSOE and Frente Amplio agreed to run together for the Senate. Reports say Vox could skip some small provinces, but the party has not announced that move.
Sánchez puts Begoña Gómez at the center of Fuenlabrada rally
At his first campaign rally since being named the PSOE’s candidate for 29 November, Sánchez praised his wife as about 3,000 people applauded.
PSOE names Sánchez its candidate for November vote
The PSOE’s federal committee backed Pedro Sánchez unanimously for the 29 November general election, then approved parliamentary lists in less than an hour. Women will head most of the party’s Congress slates for the first time.
PSOE shuts photographers out of Federal Committee
The PSOE will approve its 29-N election lists at a Saturday meeting in Fuenlabrada. Nearly 300 members have lost their chance to speak, while photographers are barred because the party says the venue lacks space.
Sánchez faces EU criticism over Spain’s migration policy
Prime ministers from Czechia and Austria criticised Spain’s migration policy at the Brussels summit. Denmark’s prime minister also joined the criticism as disputes over immigration delayed the summit’s close.
EU leaders press Sánchez over Spain’s migration policy
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned of tighter border controls as EU leaders criticised Spain’s migration policy. Austria challenged the regularisation drive, while Denmark urged the Commission to assess its effects.
Robles takes second place on PSOE’s Madrid slate
Margarita Robles will be second on the PSOE list for Madrid in the 29 November general election, behind Pedro Sánchez. Félix Bolaños is third; Fernando Grande-Marlaska takes fifth place.
Sánchez booed at Spain’s National Day parade
Whistles and boos greeted Pedro Sánchez at the Madrid parade; spectators also shouted an insult. The ceremony came during the campaign for the 29 November election.
Spain’s Deal Market Shrinks 25% Under Sánchez
Spain has logged €410 billion in acquisitions since June 2018. Higher rates and state controls have cooled dealmaking even as the Ibex 35 climbed above 19,000 points.
Abascal attacks Sánchez as Spain heads for a dirty election
Santiago Abascal predicts a bitter campaign before Spain's November 29 vote. He accuses Pedro Sánchez of protecting power and urges voters to cast ballots in person.
Sánchez lleva la vivienda al centro de las elecciones del 29N
Pedro Sánchez adelanta las elecciones al 29 de noviembre y coloca la vivienda en primer plano. El PSOE quiere movilizar a la izquierda mientras intenta apartar la corrupción del debate central.
Spain’s Unions Call Sánchez’s First General Strike
UGT and CCOO will stage a 24-hour strike on 11 November 2026, weeks before Spain votes. The dispute reaches from housing costs to wages and now tests the government’s legal and political footing.
Housing drives Spain toward a 29 November election
A laSexta poll puts housing ahead of every other concern before Spain's 29 November election. The result collides with sharply different priorities among PSOE, PP and Vox voters.
Feijóo Leaves RTVE Interview Door Open
The PP would accept an RTVE interview during the campaign for Spain’s 29 November election, but only if the corporation produces the programme itself. No presenter or programme has been confirmed.
Sánchez keeps García Ortiz pardon on the table
Pedro Sánchez has not ruled out pardoning former State Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz before the 29 November election. His promise to halt evictions faces parliamentary resistance, with Junts and PP voting against housing measures while Vox also opposed them.
DGT chief pins V-16 beacon pushback on Sánchez backlash
Spain’s traffic boss claims some drivers shun the V-16 emergency beacon because they link it to Pedro Sánchez’s government. Months after launch, the device still faces resistance and price complaints.
Spain’s Grid Hits a Renewable Bottleneck
Spain is curtailing record renewable output as saturated grid nodes block new connections. The strain is extending Almaraz reactors while emissions continue to rise.
Sánchez Rushes Through Social Decrees as Election Nears
Spain’s government is racing to push through major social measures just before the election. With full control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is moving to lock in a big minimum wage hike and new pension boosts, putting rivals on the spot.
Spain’s official car fleet balloons under Sánchez, but charging points fall short
Spain’s government car fleet has swelled to 700 vehicles and 900 drivers under Pedro Sánchez, but the rush to electrify is running into a wall of missing charging stations and daily headaches.
The PSOE Faces a High-Stakes Election Test
Spain will vote on 29 November 2026 after Pedro Sánchez dissolved parliament and called an early general election. Polls put the PSOE and the wider left under pressure as alliance talks remain unresolved and housing dominates the campaign.
Bolaños says Catalonia has gained from amnesty policy
The government is defending its Catalonia strategy before the 29-N election. Félix Bolaños says pardons and amnesty have restored political coexistence, while Carles Puigdemont could now return without arrest.
Spain faces a fractured political crossroads ahead of 29N elections
As Spain heads toward early general elections on 29 November, political divisions run deep. Pedro Sánchez’s resilience, the right’s dependence on Vox, and the left’s internal battles leave voters questioning who truly represents their interests.
Spain sets the stage for high-stakes general elections in November
Spain will elect 350 deputies and 208 senators on November 29. Only those listed in the Electoral Census can participate. Voters must confirm their registration and know their polling station details ahead of the vote.
Election Shock Reshapes Canary Islands Political Landscape
Pedro Sánchez’s call for early elections on November 29 has sent political parties in the Canary Islands scrambling to define their positions. With housing protests and coalition talks intensifying, the region faces a pivotal moment that could redefine its relationship with Madrid.
PNV Keeps Sánchez's Housing Decree Alive
The PNV will back Pedro Sánchez's first housing decree again, giving it a possible route through the Diputación Permanente. The party still rejects the second text because it would allow indefinite rental contracts.
Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis
Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request targets contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.
Sánchez revives housing package after Congress setback
Pedro Sánchez has brought a 21-measure housing package back to Spain's lawmakers after Congress rejected two decrees on 2 October 2026. The plan covers rent protections, first-home finance, supply and limits on speculative and tourist rentals, but several financial figures still need checking against the original texts.
Prat backs a vote after Sánchez calls Spain's early election
Pedro Sánchez has called Spain's election for 29 November 2026. Joaquín Prat says voters need a clear choice after Congress rejected the government's housing measures.
PP sends mixed signal on Spain's postal voting
The PP backs participation but questions postal voting after Isabel Díaz Ayuso's warning. Ester Muñoz urges citizens to vote by whichever method they choose.
PP demands criminal charges against PSOE over Ferraz funding scandal
Spain’s Partido Popular has formally asked the National Court to charge the PSOE with illegal financing and other serious crimes. The move intensifies the political and legal battle just months before the country’s snap elections.
Vox acusa a Sánchez de buscar otra vía para los decretos de vivienda
Vox denuncia que el Gobierno ha vuelto a aprobar dos decretos de vivienda rechazados por el Congreso. Pepa Millán acusa a Pedro Sánchez de retorcer las reglas parlamentarias para llevar los textos a la Diputación Permanente.
Puigdemont puede regresar a España, pero faltan documentos oficiales
Carles Puigdemont podría volver a España sin una detención inmediata. El Supremo dejó sin efecto la orden nacional, según el material disponible, pero la aplicación de la amnistía y el levantamiento formal de las órdenes aún deben confirmarse con documentos oficiales.
El Hormiguero vuelve a cargar contra Pedro Sánchez
El adelanto electoral llevó a El Hormiguero a adelantar su tertulia política. Carlos Latre parodió a Pedro Sánchez con una propuesta sobre la Puerta del Sol, mientras Pablo Motos invitaba al presidente y a otros líderes a explicar sus planes durante unos 70 minutos.
Sanchez Takes His International Fight to Spain's Election
Pedro Sanchez has called Spain's general election for 29 November. Housing will drive the campaign, while his clashes with Trump and Netanyahu give the right a case against his foreign policy.
Spain's Largest Unions Call Nationwide Strike Over Housing Crisis
Spain’s two biggest unions, CCOO and UGT, have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike demanding higher wages to address the country’s deepening housing crisis. The move comes as political uncertainty grows ahead of early elections.
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