Must Spain Cobble Together Another Frankenstein Government?

Spaniards sought normalcy but face challenges due to a fragmented, polarized party system, leading to ungovernability.

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Votes in Spain are dispersed among parties, eroding bipartisanship and requiring alliances to govern effectively.

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Spain faces governance issues with parties unable to form majorities, leading to snap elections and instability.

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After 39 years, Spain's streak of no-confidence votes ended in 2018, signaling instability and dissatisfaction.

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In 2019, Spain's political tradition ended as a coalition government formed for the first time in 37 years.

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Spain's minority coalition lacked cooperation and missed chances for a grand coalition government due to difficulties.

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Spain's far-right Vox party emerged in response to Catalonia's independence referendum and territorial tension.

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Vox's rise led to Catalan leverage, Prime Minister Sánchez needs their support to govern, facing demands.

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