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Spain's Pedro Sánchez has odds against him yet again in election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been prematurely counted out more than once in his relatively short but action-packed political career.

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From Catalonia to the crises: Why is the far right growing in Spain?

With polls predicting victory for the right-wing Popular Party, a future national government that includes Santiago Abascal's party is more than likely. Its growth is the result of several factors, and can be traced back to the push for Catalan independence in 2017.

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Could Spain's new far-right party split the movement?

After internal disputes, Macarena Olona left Spain's far-right Vox party to lead a new one. Analysts describe her as having 'a thirst for revenge'.

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Feminism and LGBTQ+ flag trashed: Spain's Vox removes offensive banner

Following a complaint made by the Socialist Party, the Spanish far-right Vox party has removed the controversial banner.

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Why the far-right is increasingly getting into power across Europe

Italy, Sweden and now Finland: Far-right parties in Europe have started to govern.

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Spain's Popular Party eyes national vote after Andalusia election win

The Spanish conservative party won an outright victory on Sunday in key regional elections in this southern former Socialist stronghold.

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Far-right Vox party enters regional government for the first time

The populist party formed an alliance with the Popular Party to jointly govern in Castilla y León.

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Far-right party eyes regional government role after big election gains

The far-right party says it has "the right and the duty" to be part of a new government in Castile and Leon after winning 13 seats in Sunday's early vote.

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Is Spain's far-right Vox Party about to govern for the first time?

According to recent polls, the party could win ten seats in regional elections next month and get into power by joining a governing coalition.

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Madrid elections: Far-right Vox expected to enter ruling coalition

Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the right-wing Popular Party is expected to win Tuesday's regional election in the Spanish capital but she is likely to need the support of Vox to govern.

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Objects thrown at Spain's Vox party leader during election campaign

Santiago Abascal said that fruit, eggs, and stones were thrown at him during Sunday's rally in Salt.

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Spanish MPs vote down Vox party's no-confidence motion in PM Sanchez

Vox wanted Sanchez’s government out for what the far-right party says is the poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic, among other claims.

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Far right deputy tests positive for coronavirus days after mass rally

'It was a mistake, for which we apologise,' VOX said.

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Gibraltar files charges against Vox over 'atmosphere of hatred'

Chief minister Fabian Picardo alluded to Europe’s “long and dark history" of persecution of minorities.

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Activist confronts Spanish far-right on gender violence declaration

On Monday, Vox refused to sign a declaration presented by Madrid's city council condemning violence against women.

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After the election deadlock, which parties could govern Spain?

Seven months later, the Spaniards have returned to the polls. However, after the November 10 election, the possible majorities in the Spanish Parliament have become even more complicated. According to the results, the socialists have won the elections with 120 seats.

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Vox: Who are Spain's far-right party and what do they stand for?

Vox promises the suspension of the Catalan autonomy, the outlawing of nationalist parties and "the maximum legal protection for the symbols of the nation, especially the flag, the anthem and the crown.

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Can Spain end political stalemate with fourth election in four years?

Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, leader of the Socialists, failed to put together a workable coalition following the last election, held only months ago in April of this year.

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Lord of the Rings star slams far-right party Vox over Aragorn tweet

Lord of the Rings actor Viggo Mortensen took up arms after Spanish far-right party Vox used the character of Aragorn in a promotional electoral campaign tweet.

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Sanchez meets opposition leaders as coalition talks begin in Spain

Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has met with opposition leaders, opening the door to forming a coalition government.