Conservative Party Sweeps Regional and Municipal Elections in Spain
TL;DR
Spain's conservative People's Party (PP) has won big in local elections, dealing a blow to the ruling Socialists and signaling a political shift in the country. The PP won in 12 of the 13 regions up for grabs, including Madrid and Valencia, while the Socialists only managed to hold on to their stronghold in Andalusia. The results suggest a growing dissatisfaction with the current government's handling of the pandemic and economic crisis.
- Spanish conservatives score big win over ruling Socialists in local elections Financial Times
- Spanish village votes in 30 seconds BBC
- Spain’s conservative opposition heading for emphatic win in regional polls The Guardian
- Spain: Conservatives secure gains in key regional elections DW (English)
- Sánchez’s Socialists suffer in Spain’s regional, municipal elections POLITICO Europe
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