Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November. The announcement came last week after his minority government was unable to pass measures aimed at easing Spain’s ongoing housing crisis.
The move follows a period of public discontent, intensified by the eviction and subsequent death of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from her Madrid home. This incident sparked nationwide protests concerning soaring rents and prices.
Mr Sánchez's government has also faced public anger over corruption allegations involving senior Socialist figures. Additionally, border challenges in Ceuta, where an influx of migrants temporarily overwhelmed the Spanish exclave, have reportedly damaged the government’s reputation.
Current polls indicate a substantial lead for the conservative Partido Popular (PP) over the Socialist party. The far-right Vox party is polling close to 20%, potentially making it a necessary partner in a PP-led coalition.