By Agence France-Presse With 99 per cent of ballots counted, the right-wing Popular Party won with 136 seats, while PM Pedro Sanchez’s Socialists came second with 122. Sanchez is in a better position than his rival to seek the support needed to form a coalition. Source: Bitter night for Spain’s right as vote yields hung […]
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Spain appears headed for political gridlock after inconclusive elections NPR What Spain’s election means for the far-right’s foothold in Europe PBS NewsHour No clear victor in Spanish election as results defy predictions CNN Spain Turns Right, but Not Far Right – WSJ The Wall Street Journal Santiago Abascal, Spain’s hard-right potential kingmaker Financial Times Source: Spain appears headed for political […]
Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo narrowly wins but is held back by left-wing parties. Source: Spain’s conservatives miss out on all-out victory as left celebrates