Spanish politics has been in turmoil in recent days. Negotiations for the formation of a new government are in their crucial phase, and the stakes are high for the different political parties. Alberto Nunez Feijoo, leader of the Spanish right, failed in his bid to become prime minister. It is now the turn of Pedro Sanchez, leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), to try his luck before Parliament.
Pedro Sanchez must deal with a complex political situation. He does not have the majority necessary to form a government, so he will have to negotiate the votes of the Catalan and Basque separatists. The latter are demanding an amnesty for the Catalan independence leaders imprisoned after the attempted secession of Catalonia in 2017. They are also demanding a referendum on the self-determination of the peoples of Spain.
These demands are not without controversy within the PSOE itself. Some socialist leaders are not in favor of an amnesty, believing that it would be blackmail and that it would benefit minorities on the verge of extinction. Pedro Sanchez’s task is therefore delicate, he must find a balance between the different sensitivities within his party while ensuring the support of the separatists.
Time is running out for Pedro Sanchez. He was charged by King Felipe VI with forming a government and he must organize the investiture vote before November 27, otherwise new legislative elections will be organized in January 2024. The week of October 10 is mentioned for the holding of this investiture vote.
In this context, Spain is holding its breath. The media, television, and discussions in the street are dominated by the country’s political issues. The formation of a new government will impact many aspects of Spanish life, from the economy to the management of the health crisis.
In conclusion, political negotiations in Spain are tense and complex. Pedro Sanchez must juggle the demands of the separatists while avoiding dividing his own party. Spain’s political future is up in the air, and the outcome of the negotiations will have significant repercussions on the country’s future.