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People's Party Begins Talks To Form Government

SPAIN

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, President of the centre-right People's Party (PP), has told reporters that he has opened coalition talks. Feijóo: “Starting today, I've been talking to parties with the aim of achieving a stable government in Spain… already spoke with [far right] Vox and [regional parties] Coalicion Canarias, UPN and PNV.”

  • Feijóo: “We will explore all options to form government… my duty is to lead talks to form a government.”
  • The prevailing view is that PP will be unable to find the seats to form a government. Rabo notes: "PP and Vox together are 7 seats short of an absolute majority... it will be a near impossible task to obtain the support of 7 deputies in the opposition, needed to govern."
  • Should Feijóo fail to form a government, the center-left PSOE will be granted an opportunity to form a government. A centre-left government will likely hinge on Prime Minister Sanchez' willingness to concede to demands from Catalan separatists. If the PSOE fails to form a government a second snap election will likely take place late this year or early 2024.

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