Spanish Socialists lead in poll, but well short of a majority


  • World
  • Sunday, 17 Feb 2019

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gestures during a news conference after an extraordinary cabinet meeting in Madrid, Spain, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Juan Medina

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Socialists are set to gain seats but fall well short of a majority in the snap election they called for April 28, a poll showed on Saturday, while a party on the far-right will enter parliament for the first time in nearly four decades.

Incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist Party will win 115-117 seats in the election, according to a GESOP poll published by El Periodico newspaper, short of a majority in the 350-seat legislature.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

North Macedonia votes in elections crucial for EU accession
U.S. crude oil inventories up last week: API
Disney reports strong Q2 earnings for fiscal 2024
U.S. stocks end mixed with Disney sinking post earnings
Three men accused in Canadian Sikh leader's death appear in court
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Ukraine hits oil depot in Russian-held city, local leader says
U.S. stocks close mixed
Italy bans NGO planes from using airports close to migrant routes
Crude futures settle lower

Others Also Read