Title: The failure of Alberto Nunez Feijoo: when the Spanish right struggles to obtain the support necessary to form a government
Introduction :
The Spanish political scene is shaken by the failure of the candidacy of Alberto Nunez Feijoo, leader of the Spanish right, for the post of Prime Minister. Due to lack of sufficient support, his candidacy was rejected by Parliament, paving the way for new legislative elections in two months. This failure highlights the difficulties of the right in gathering a majority and underlines the complexity of the political situation in Spain.
Insufficient support for Feijoo:
Despite his victory in the legislative elections last July, Alberto Nunez Feijoo failed to obtain the necessary support to be inaugurated Prime Minister. With 172 votes, he was 4 votes short of reaching the absolute majority of 176 votes out of 350 in Parliament. This result can be interpreted as a reflection of a divided right and a lack of support from other political groups.
A second vote without outcome:
In a desperate attempt to form a government, Alberto Nunez Feijoo will submit to a second vote. However, given the overwhelming rejection of his candidacy in the first vote, he is unlikely to succeed in securing a simple majority this time around. Indeed, 178 MPs have already voted against him, making it difficult to obtain the support necessary to reach the majority.
A campaign focused on criticism of Pedro Sanchez:
During the inauguration session, Alberto Nunez Feijoo focused his attacks on the outgoing head of government, Pedro Sanchez, and on the Catalan separatists, on whom the latter’s return to power would partly depend. Feijoo criticized Sanchez for allegedly “blackmailing” those who do not believe in Spain and accused Catalan separatists of threatening the country’s essential democratic values.
Complex negotiations for Pedro Sanchez:
For his part, Pedro Sanchez must face perilous negotiations with the Catalan separatists. The latter demand amnesty for Catalan separatists prosecuted by the Spanish justice system in exchange for their support. This request raises tensions within the Socialist Party, which categorically rejects this idea in the past. Sanchez will have to find a formula that will satisfy the separatists without provoking rebellion within his party.
Conclusion :
The failure of Alberto Nunez Feijoo highlights the difficulties of the Spanish right in gathering a majority and forming a government. The Spanish political scene therefore remains uncertain, with the prospect of new legislative elections in two months. These elections will be an opportunity for the different political groups to try to gain support and break the current impasse.. One thing is certain, the Spanish political landscape is in full evolution and the formation of a stable government promises to be a major challenge for all parties concerned.