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New opinion polls indicate that the right-wing bloc, comprising the People's Party (PP) led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Vox led by Santiago Abascal, is maintaining or consolidating an absolute majority ahead of the November 29 snap general election. While the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez shows some gains by absorbing votes from other left-wing forces, the overall left-wing alignment appears to be struggling for unity. In a significant pre-election move, the PSOE government is set to announce a pension increase on the final day of the campaign. Concurrently, the People's Party has agreed to participate in three electoral debates, including a direct confrontation between Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Separately, a European justice body has requested the Spanish Supreme Court suspend the elections, citing difficulties in implementing a specific law. Meanwhile, the death of housing activist Maricarmen continues to be a central and monopolizing theme in the pre-election campaign. New government housing decrees are being introduced, aiming to limit regional initiatives like Isabel Díaz Ayuso's 'Plan Vive' and to halt the strategy of investment funds selling rental properties, amid warnings from economists that the housing crisis is driven more by demand than supply.

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Recent polls suggest that the People's Party (PP) and Vox are solidifying their combined majority ahead of the snap election. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is gaining some voter intention from parties further to its left, though the broader left-wing political space is struggling to unite. Over 60% of Spaniards report that their vote will be influenced by issues such as housing, immigration, and the economy. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, has urged caution and assigned…

EL PAÍS: PP and Vox maintain absolute majority after early election call

A poll suggests that the parties of Feijóo and Abascal are gaining support as the election campaign begins, with the PSOE showing the largest increase but forces to its left declining. A broad front including Podemos could improve their combined results.

20minutos: PSOE Absorbs Left-Wing Votes as PP and Vox Consolidate Majority

A poll shows the PSOE gaining voter intention from parties to its left, while the PP and Vox solidify their majority, indicating a shifting political landscape in Spain.

El Confidencial: Right-Wing Bloc Gains 201 Seats; PP Wins, Vox Surges, Sánchez Drops

A poll indicates the right-wing bloc could secure 201 seats in the general elections, with the PP winning and Vox seeing a surge, while Sánchez's party loses support and absorbs fewer votes from Sumar.

20minutos: Over 60% of Spaniards Say Vote Influenced by Housing, Immigration, Economy…

A significant majority of Spanish voters report that their decisions at the ballot box will be heavily influenced by key issues including housing, immigration, the economy, and corruption.

El Confidencial: Feijóo Urges Calm, Sets Tasks for Tellado After Election Results

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, has cautioned against euphoria and assigned tasks to Miguel Tellado following the party's performance in the general elections.

El Confidencial: Blockade Tactics Backfire on Sánchez

The article analyzes how the political strategy of blocking or opposing certain actions has turned against Prime Minister Sánchez.

EL PAÍS: The left stumbles again on the unity stone

The left's space continues to be without agreement, with potential errors from 2023 being repeated. This is discussed in a podcast about the difficulty of the left wing uniting.

The PSOE government plans to announce a pension hike on the final day of the election campaign, a strategic move ahead of the November 29 elections. The Popular Party (PP), led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has agreed to participate in three electoral debates, including a face-to-face with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Meanwhile, Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) is considering a 'Plan B' regarding candidacy if Oriol Junqueras decides not to run. Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain…

El Mundo: PSOE: Government to Announce Pension Hike on Last Day of Election Campaign

The PSOE government is set to announce an increase in pensions on the final day of the election campaign, with Feijóo accepting a face-to-face debate proposal.

EL PAÍS: PP accepts participation in three electoral debates, including a face-off…

The Popular Party (PP) has agreed to participate in three electoral debates, one of which will be a direct confrontation between its leader Feijóo and current Prime Minister Sánchez.

La Vanguardia: ERC Considers Plan B If Rufián Renounces Candidacy

ERC is exploring a backup plan in case Oriol Junqueras decides not to run as the Republican candidate, with the spokesperson in Madrid emphasizing a desire to represent the party alongside other left-wing forces.

elDiario.es: Pedro Sánchez: 'It's time Parliament resembled the street, not those living in…

Pedro Sánchez, in an interview, states that Parliament should better reflect the reality of the general population, implying a disconnect between political representatives and everyday citizens' concerns.

elDiario.es: Vox's economic proposals: privatization of pensions and IRPF tax measures for…

The economic platform of the political party Vox includes plans for the privatization of the pension system and tax adjustments to the personal income tax (IRPF) that would primarily benefit high earners.

New government housing decrees aim to restrict the scope of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's 'Plan Vive' initiative by prohibiting extra costs that would inflate affordable rental housing prices. These decrees are also impacting the strategy of investment funds that planned to sell rental properties. Economists are warning that the current housing problem in Spain is primarily driven by demand rather than a lack of supply.

El Confidencial: Housing Crisis: More Demand Than Supply, Warn Four Economists

Four economists warn that the current housing problem in Spain is more driven by demand than by a lack of supply.

elDiario.es: Housing decree limits Ayuso's 'Plan Vive'; prohibits extra costs that raise…

A new housing decree introduced by the government restricts the scope of Ayuso's 'Plan Vive' initiative by disallowing additional fees that would increase the cost of affordable rental housing.

EL PAÍS: Housing decree halts funds' strategy to sell rental homes

A new housing decree is impeding the strategy of investment funds that were planning to sell their rental properties.

A European justice body has formally requested the Spanish Supreme Court to suspend the upcoming elections, citing difficulties in implementing the 'grandchild's law' following a court ruling. Separately, a judge in Madrid is investigating three teachers at a subsidized school for allegedly mistreating babies, including accusations of force-feeding. The ongoing investigation into Judge Biedma is unfolding through two avenues, with a connection to an 'urban club' being explored. The death of…

elDiario.es: European justice asks Supreme Court to suspend elections due to…

A European justice body has requested the Spanish Supreme Court to halt elections, citing difficulties in implementing the 'grandchild's law' following a court ruling.

EL PAÍS: The commotion over Maricarmen's death monopolizes the pre-campaign

The death of Maricarmen has become a central theme in the pre-election campaign period, overshadowing other political discourse.

EL PAÍS: Judge investigates three teachers at a Madrid school for mistreating babies

A judge is investigating three teachers at a subsidized school in Madrid for allegedly mistreating babies, with accusations including covering their noses to force-feed them.

El Mundo: Investigation into Judge Biedma Unfolds via Two Avenues

An operation to 'eliminate' Judge Biedma is being investigated through two channels, including a connection to an 'urban club'. The story is also covered in a podcast titled 'Eliminar a la juez Biedma'.

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