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Spain elects its parliament, the Cortes Generales, through proportional representation. The 350-seat Congress of Deputies decides who governs, and 176 seats are needed for a majority. A snap general election was called for 29 November 2026, ahead of the scheduled 2027 vote.
The decision followed the defeat of the government's housing decrees in Congress, which showed how fragile Pedro Sánchez's minority coalition had become. Alberto Núñez Feijóo's Partido Popular has led opinion polls, while Santiago Abascal's Vox has gained ground. Smaller parties such as Sumar, Junts, ERC, PNV and EH Bildu could again decide who forms a government. Corruption investigations, immigration and the amnesty law have also shaped the debate.
Housing costs weigh heavily on younger voters and renters, and protests over rents have kept the issue in the headlines. Election campaigns bring rallies, televised debates and a day of reflection before voting on a Sunday. Voters in regions such as Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia and Andalusia often follow regional priorities as closely as national ones.
Spain returned to democracy after the death of Franco in 1975, and the 1978 Constitution created today's system. For decades PSOE and PP alternated in power. The arrival of Podemos and Ciudadanos in 2015 ended that two-party dominance and led to repeat elections, coalitions and confidence votes.
With coalition deals, regional rivalries and a polarised political climate, every Spanish election can reshape Europe's fourth-largest economy. The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ feed on elections in Spain brings together the latest headlines on polls, party leaders, campaign events and results from reliable sources, all in one place.