In order to maintain his position of power, the socialist leader needs to secure support from Catalan separatists
Spain’s King Felipe VI on Tuesday asked acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to form a new government after Sánchez’s Socialist Party (PSOE) emerged victorious in the recent general election.
The PSOE won 120 seats in the 350-seat Spanish parliament, falling short of a majority. However, Sánchez is expected to be able to form a minority government with the support of other left-wing parties.
Sánchez has already begun talks with other parties, including the far-left Podemos party and the Catalan nationalist ERC party. Sánchez is hoping to reach a deal with these parties to form a government that can pass legislation and implement its policies.
If Sánchez is successful in forming a government, it will be his second term as prime minister. Sánchez first became prime minister in 2018, but he was forced to resign in 2019 after losing a parliamentary vote of confidence.
Sánchez is facing a number of challenges, including the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine. He is also facing pressure from Catalan separatists, who are demanding independence for Catalonia.
Sánchez has pledged to address the challenges facing Spain and to unite the country. He has also pledged to continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
The formation of a new government in Spain is an important event for the country and for Europe. Spain is a major European economy and a member of NATO. The new government will play an important role in shaping Spain’s future and in helping to shape the future of Europe.
