"Spain's King Invites Pedro Sánchez to Form Government Amidst Complex Talks"

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Source: POLITICO Europe
"Spain's King Invites Pedro Sánchez to Form Government Amidst Complex Talks"
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Spanish King Felipe VI has tasked caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with forming a government after the inconclusive national election in July. Sánchez, who does not have enough seats to govern on his own, will need the support of far-left and separatist parties. His biggest challenge will be securing the backing of Catalan separatist groups, who are demanding a blanket amnesty and a new independence referendum. If Sánchez fails to obtain majority support by November 27, new elections will be held in Spain.

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