Spain’s far left fails to unite ahead of November vote
Division a blow for Pedro Sánchez’s chances of remaining in office.
Spain's far left parties, including the Broad Front alliance, have failed to reach an agreement to run on a joint ticket for the upcoming November 29 election. This setback could hinder Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's efforts to form a new governing majority, as the left parties would need their support. The Broad Front, which includes Sumar, Comuns, the United Left, and Más Madrid, along with some smaller local parties, was unable to secure Podemos's participation nationally.
Podemos, currently polling at 3%, would have bolstered the left's overall share of seats if they had joined. Instead, the alliance will only run together in the Canary Islands and the Valencia region. The PSOE, trailing the conservative People's Party, would require strong performances from left-leaning parties to maintain Sánchez's position in office.
Analysts suggest that the People's Party, along with the far-right Vox, may form a majority government.
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