As election nears, Spain’s Sanchez struggles to rally disillusioned left
Anger over housing and fears of the far right have failed to unite left-wing voters, many of whom remain unhappy with Pedro Sanchez's government.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election last month, hoping that anger over housing and fear of the far right would unite the left behind his Socialist party. However, interviews and polls suggest many supporters are too furious with the current situation and his government to support him. The eviction and death of an 87-year-old woman sparked protests against the housing crisis, which eventually led to a general strike that drew over 3 million people onto the streets.
While Sanchez urges voters to focus on housing, education, and healthcare, many now express disappointment with a wide range of issues, including corruption, train crashes, and migrant influxes. With polls showing his party's support hovering around 26%-29%, Sanchez faces a challenging electoral battle. A potential alliance with the conservative People's Party and the far-right Vox party is seen as the most likely next government, which would be seen as a regression.
Some voters question whether electoral politics can bring about change, suggesting that popular power and protest movements may be more effective in pushing for reform.
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