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Spain Votes In Election That Could See PM Pedro Sanchez Lose Power
Spaniards voted in a potentially close-run general election on Sunday that could see Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's governing Socialists lose power and a far-right party make up part of a new government for the first time in 50 years.
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Spain PM Calls Snap Election On July 23 After Local Poll Drubbing
In a surprise move, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election for July 23 on Monday, a day after his Socialists suffered a drubbing in local and regional polls.
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Spain's Repeat Election Fails To Break Political Deadlock
Spain's Socialists faced tough talks to form a government Monday after the party emerged on top but weakened from a repeat election that produced an even more divided parliament and propelled far-right Vox into third place.
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"Sick And Tired": Spaniards Fed Up With Yet Another Election, Fourth In 4 Years
Spaniards were frustrated and angry on Wednesday after being called to the polls for a fourth time in four years and some said they would stay away from the ballot box, making it harder to predict how the political deadlock could be broken.
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Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez Weighs Options After Election Win, Outlook Murky
Spain's ruling Socialists were weighing options for forming a new government on Monday after they won a national election but fell short of a majority in a deeply fragmented parliament that could spell prolonged political uncertainty.
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Viral Pic Of Women Cleaning TV Studio Before Election Debate Irks Twitter
The cutaway shot from Monday evening's televised debate shows women cleaning around the TV studio as the all-male line-up of politicians prepares for the debate. For some on Twitter, the image is especially ironic in an election that has brought women's issues to the fore.
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Strike, Protests Mark International Women's Day In Spain
For the second year running, Spanish women went on strike today for International Women's Day, with several protests kicking off over what has become a hot topic in the country's election campaign.
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Spain May Be Headed For Possible Third National Election In Year
The clock starts ticking on Wednesday towards what could be Spain's third national election in a year when acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faces a confidence vote in parliament for a second term in office.
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Election Re-Run In Spain Would Result In Another Hung Parliament: Poll
A third election would do little to break Spain's political stalemate, with the People's Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy seen winning the vote but coming far short of a parliamentary majority, an influential poll showed today.
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Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy To Try Form Government But Calendar Still Unclear
Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has accepted the king's petition to try to from a government following last month's inconclusive elections but has not made it clear if he will definitely present himself before parliament for the necessary approval.
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Spain Conservatives Win Vote But Face Problems To Form Government
Spain's ruling conservative Popular Party has won the country's unprecedented repeat elections but, falling far short of a majority, it remains to be seen if acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy can muster enough support to form a new government.
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Polls Open In Spain Repeat Elections
Polls opened in Spain today for the second elections since December aimed at unblocking six months of political paralysis, just days after a shock Brexit.
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Election Campaign Begins In Spain For June 26 Early Vote
Spain's political parties are launching a two-week campaign leading up to a June 26 election aimed at breaking six months of political paralysis after a December vote shattered the nation's two traditional two-party system and politicians failed to create a governing coalition.
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Spain To Hold Elections On June 26, The Second In Six Months
Weary Spaniards will head back to the polls for the second time in six months after King Felipe today called fresh elections for June 26, which surveys suggest may result in yet another hung parliament.
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Mariano Rajoy Says Spain Will 'Most Likely' Hold New Elections On June 26
Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Thursday said his country would "most likely" hold new elections on June 26 following weeks of political deadlock.
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Spain Votes In Election That Could See PM Pedro Sanchez Lose Power
Spaniards voted in a potentially close-run general election on Sunday that could see Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's governing Socialists lose power and a far-right party make up part of a new government for the first time in 50 years.
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Spain PM Calls Snap Election On July 23 After Local Poll Drubbing
In a surprise move, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election for July 23 on Monday, a day after his Socialists suffered a drubbing in local and regional polls.
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Spain's Repeat Election Fails To Break Political Deadlock
Spain's Socialists faced tough talks to form a government Monday after the party emerged on top but weakened from a repeat election that produced an even more divided parliament and propelled far-right Vox into third place.
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"Sick And Tired": Spaniards Fed Up With Yet Another Election, Fourth In 4 Years
Spaniards were frustrated and angry on Wednesday after being called to the polls for a fourth time in four years and some said they would stay away from the ballot box, making it harder to predict how the political deadlock could be broken.
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Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez Weighs Options After Election Win, Outlook Murky
Spain's ruling Socialists were weighing options for forming a new government on Monday after they won a national election but fell short of a majority in a deeply fragmented parliament that could spell prolonged political uncertainty.
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Viral Pic Of Women Cleaning TV Studio Before Election Debate Irks Twitter
The cutaway shot from Monday evening's televised debate shows women cleaning around the TV studio as the all-male line-up of politicians prepares for the debate. For some on Twitter, the image is especially ironic in an election that has brought women's issues to the fore.
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Strike, Protests Mark International Women's Day In Spain
For the second year running, Spanish women went on strike today for International Women's Day, with several protests kicking off over what has become a hot topic in the country's election campaign.
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Spain May Be Headed For Possible Third National Election In Year
The clock starts ticking on Wednesday towards what could be Spain's third national election in a year when acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faces a confidence vote in parliament for a second term in office.
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Election Re-Run In Spain Would Result In Another Hung Parliament: Poll
A third election would do little to break Spain's political stalemate, with the People's Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy seen winning the vote but coming far short of a parliamentary majority, an influential poll showed today.
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Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy To Try Form Government But Calendar Still Unclear
Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has accepted the king's petition to try to from a government following last month's inconclusive elections but has not made it clear if he will definitely present himself before parliament for the necessary approval.
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Spain Conservatives Win Vote But Face Problems To Form Government
Spain's ruling conservative Popular Party has won the country's unprecedented repeat elections but, falling far short of a majority, it remains to be seen if acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy can muster enough support to form a new government.
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Polls Open In Spain Repeat Elections
Polls opened in Spain today for the second elections since December aimed at unblocking six months of political paralysis, just days after a shock Brexit.
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Election Campaign Begins In Spain For June 26 Early Vote
Spain's political parties are launching a two-week campaign leading up to a June 26 election aimed at breaking six months of political paralysis after a December vote shattered the nation's two traditional two-party system and politicians failed to create a governing coalition.
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Spain To Hold Elections On June 26, The Second In Six Months
Weary Spaniards will head back to the polls for the second time in six months after King Felipe today called fresh elections for June 26, which surveys suggest may result in yet another hung parliament.
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Mariano Rajoy Says Spain Will 'Most Likely' Hold New Elections On June 26
Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Thursday said his country would "most likely" hold new elections on June 26 following weeks of political deadlock.
