Spain: separatists decisive in forming g • Table.Briefings

The election in Spain has brought a stalemate between right-wing and left-wing parties. Separatist parties such as those led by Carles Puigdemont will now help decide whether Prime Minister Sánchez can remain in office – but they are demanding a high price for their support.

Spain is facing a difficult time forming a government. Both the right-wing and left-wing parties will find it difficult to form the alliances needed for a parliamentary majority of 176 seats. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People’s Party (PP) and winner of the elections, has worse prospects of becoming prime minister than his rival Pedro Sánchez (PSOE).

Spain: separatists decisive in forming government

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