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Pedro Sánchez calls snap election for November 29

Original: Spanish Prime Minister's Surprise Announcement: Snap Election Called for November 29 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánche

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that Spain will hold snap elections on November 29. The surprise move came in an unscheduled announcement, and analysts expect the vote could end the country's left-wing government, one of the last remaining progressive administrations in Europe. Opposition parties and commentators reacted quickly, framing the election as a pivotal test for the governing Socialists.

Why now: The surprise timing of a snap election call by a sitting European prime minister carries major political consequences.

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• Spanish Prime Minister's Surprise Announcement: Snap Election Called for November 29 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that snap elections will be held on November 29. The election could mark the end of the country's left-wing government, one of the last… · rodispatch · 5

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