Negotiations stall as Spain's acting PM Sanchez seeks support for swearing-in


  • World
  • Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019

FILE PHOTO: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at a news conference after a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 21, 2019. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo

MADRID (Reuters) - Negotiations to form a government in Spain stalled on Tuesday as the leftist Podemos party and acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists said they remained at odds, raising the possibility of repeat elections two months after an inconclusive vote.

Sanchez's Socialists won April elections but failed to secure a majority, meaning they require the support of several smaller parties to form a government. That is proving difficult in Spain's increasingly fragmented political landscape.

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

After two winsome Ori games, a pivot into dark fantasy
Canada's arrests of three Indian men in Sikh leader's death 'bittersweet,' friend says
NoSpace is Gen Z’s answer to MySpace
Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link
What if customers were rewarded for tipping their meal delivery drivers?
King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages
Interview: China's import expo unique opportunity for Egyptian firms: Egyptian business leader
Roundup: T�rkiye's iconic palace updates Chinese porcelain exhibition after renovation
U.S. stocks close higher
Floods kill 4 mountain climbers in northern Iraq

Others Also Read