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Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Calls Snap General Election for November 29
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 14:11
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Calls Snap General Election for November 29
- •Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap general election for November 29 after a major parliamentary setback.
- •The parliament recently rejected two emergency housing decrees aimed at tackling evictions and real-estate speculation.
- •Sanchez stated that Spain needs a larger progressive majority in Parliament to successfully push through vital reforms.
- •He has led a minority coalition since 2023 and struggled to pass key legislation due to divisions among parliamentary allies.
- •The early election brings forward a vote that was originally expected to take place next year.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap general election after his minority government suffered a major parliamentary setback when the Spanish Parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees.
The snap general election called by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is scheduled for November 29.
Pedro Sanchez has led a minority coalition government since 2023, during which he has struggled to pass legislation due to divisions among his parliamentary allies.
