Spanish elections and politics III / Pedro Sánchez faces a new term as PM

[DavidB.]

Pedro Sanchez announces snap elections for 23rd of July!

Weird timing for an election. Aren't many people away from home for holidays then? Can also imagine concerns about elderly people not coming to vote because it's too hot outside.

[DavidB.]

Were there any online voting advice applications?

[DavidB.]

Like in Sweden, I just don't understand why a "grand coalition" between the two major parties isn't a realistic option to keep the right-wing populists out of power?

Funny how this talking point is only ever used when the right win. PSOE could have entered a coalition with PP instead of radical left Podemos after the last election too.

It's really much different from Germany or Austria.

As for Austria, it's not as if ÖVP haven't governed with the FPÖ. As for Germany, give it 10 years.

[DavidB.]

How is the relationship between Junts and PSOE?

[DavidB.]

Sanchez (Spain's smartest political actor, verry Rutteian in many ways) should be favored in a second election. To reverse this, Feijoo should immediately resign and let Diaz Ayuso do the job.

[DavidB.]

I think that, if the right is really desperate to govern, they could grant all possible privileges to the PNV, perhaps a referendum for more autonomy.

Absolutely impossible. Vox won't accept this.

[DavidB.]

The PNV sounds strangely soft, not even compared to past elections. It should also be remembered that, outside the parties, Urkullu and Feijóo are personal friends. If Abascal gives up any kind of power, I think there is a good chance of another Rajoy.

No reason for him to do so.