The Spy Who Loved Me
Spanish politics is unfolding like the plot of a spy novel, except that it’s all real.
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The ruling party has already withdrawn the credentials of some media outlets to attend its events.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.
Everything points to Spain being Europe’s Venezuela, and the government will ultimately be chosen by all of Spain’s enemies.
Spain’s political impasse looks set to drag on as both the Left and Right search for coalition partners. Meanwhile, VOX leader Santiago Abascal blamed polling companies for spoiling the day for populists.
With Spain in the EU presidency and European elections coming up next year, the shortfall of the Right in Spain is having repercussions in Brussels as well.
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