Spain's Popular Party (PP) won a snap general election with 136 seats, seven short of the 176 needed for an absolute majority, leaving the country in political deadlock. Both major blocs fell short of a majority, raising the possibility of negotiations after parliament convenes on 17 August and another election towards the end of the year.
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Premier Sánchez, on the other hand, surprised everyone by calling a snap election on 29 May, just three weeks into Spain’s presidency of the European Union Council.
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With 136 seats, the PP finds itself seven seats shy of the required 176 seats for an absolute majority.
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With 136 seats, the PP finds itself seven seats shy of the required 176 seats for an absolute majority.
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Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s PSOE has secured 122 seats.
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Vox party has received 33 seats, a drastic demotion from their previously held 52-seat position.
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Vox party has received 33 seats, a drastic demotion from their previously held 52-seat position.
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Far-left Sumar alliance secured 31 seats and placed fourth in the contest.
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Voter turnout of over 70% was recorded. This turnout surpassed the figures from the previous November 2019 elections.
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Earlier reports gave 80% 16 Apr, 04:41 Maldives Republic
The snap election took place amid temperatures reaching 40°C in some regions.
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The combined seats of PP and Vox amount to 169, while PSOE and Sumar hold 153 seats.
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The combined seats of PP and Vox amount to 169, while PSOE and Sumar hold 153 seats.
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