Sánchez wants to govern until the elections, opposition…

Sánchez wants to govern until the elections, opposition expects Vox to strengthen

07.10.2026 11:01 HotInfo

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to continue governing the country until the early elections through the parliament's standing committee (diputación permanente). This procedure is meant to allow him to push the government's agenda without regular support from the opposition parties, the People's Party and Junts. El Mundo ↗

Sánchez has also started the election campaign and is signaling that he is not giving up despite unfavorable polls. According to internal estimates, the Socialist Party expects significant growth for Vox, which could win approximately 70 seats. According to the Socialists, such a result would complicate any post-election cooperation among right-wing parties and could make it harder for the People's Party to form a government. El Mundo ↗

One of the main campaign topics remains the housing crisis. Sánchez will try to convince voters that measures to support tenants and more affordable housing can strengthen his position. The Prime Minister claims that his party still has a chance in the vote and calls on his supporters to keep up the campaign. BBC News ↗

The calling of elections has also affected the timing of several legal proceedings concerning the Socialist Party. Anti-corruption authorities do not plan to request an investigation into the party as a legal entity before the elections, so as not to interfere with the electoral process. Sensitive decisions in related cases may therefore be postponed until after the vote.

Former Prime Minister José María Aznar and Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso sharply criticized Sánchez and warned of the consequences of his possibly remaining in power. El Pais ↗