Spanish Government Mired in COVID Corruption Scandal
Repression and fear provided an opportunity for higher-ups in Spain’s Socialist Party to rob the taxpayer of his money as well as his freedom.
Repression and fear provided an opportunity for higher-ups in Spain’s Socialist Party to rob the taxpayer of his money as well as his freedom.
Pedro Sánchez’s party finished a dismal third, falling behind Partido Popular and regional Marxist-Leninist separatists.
The trends in Europe could benefit VOX, but it must channel voter enthusiasm into ballot-box victories.
Spanish politics is unfolding like the plot of a spy novel, except that it’s all real.
The ruling party has already withdrawn the credentials of some media outlets to attend its events.
VOX and the Partido Popular were enemies a few months ago; now they realize only a united Right can save the integrity of their country.
The prime minister’s party has already registered a bill for an amnesty law that would wipe away charges for separatists.
After a strong performance in the investiture debates, Alberto Feijóo’s party would likely do better in repeat elections.
Some conservatives fear PSOE humouring the separatists could reignite a new political crisis and potential Catalan secession.
In an almost comedic turn of fortune, a recount in Madrid—to the benefit of the conservative PP—could mean the socialists will require the single in-person vote of exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.