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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has triggered a general election for late November, reportedly deciding on the move over a single weekend after his legislative majority began to fray. His strategy appears to rely on a campaign of polarization, aiming to secure 30% of the vote to either remain in power or lead a robust opposition. The legislative projects of his term, which produced 22 new laws, will now be left for the next parliament to settle. The Constitutional Court has cleared the amnesty law for Carles Puigdemont, providing an immediate spark for the campaign. While the governing Socialists express relief at the ruling, the opposition People’s Party (PP) has already begun targeting younger voters and dismisses any chance of a Sánchez comeback. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the PP leader, says he is prepared for the most important moment of his career; his party’s opening move was a video mocking the transport minister's recent injury. The election window faces an early disruption from trade unions, who have called a general strike for the weeks before the vote. Business leaders have called the move inadmissible and questioned its legal basis, while analysts are already assessing how the Ibex 35 stock index might react to a potential change of government following the vote.

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The Constitutional Court has issued a resolution approving the amnesty law for Carles Puigdemont, a decision that is expected to significantly impact the upcoming electoral campaign and potentially clear the way for the return of the President of Together for Catalonia (Junts). This ruling has been described as intensifying the electoral debate.

La Vanguardia: Constitutional Court Resolution on Puigdemont's Amnesty Law

The Constitutional Court has issued a resolution regarding the amnesty law for Puigdemont, with live updates available.

La Vanguardia: Constitutional Court's Approval of Puigdemont's Amnesty Opens Electoral Fire

The Constitutional Court's endorsement of the amnesty for Puigdemont has intensified the electoral campaign.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), orchestrated the recent snap general election in a short timeframe, with the decision made over a few days following a housing policy defeat. He is reportedly planning a confrontational campaign strategy focused on polarizing the electorate into two blocs to mobilize supporters and improve his party's polling numbers.

elDiario.es: The Intra-History of the Early Election: "It's Now or Never"

Prime Minister Sánchez began considering advancing the elections on Thursday night and the decision was made on Saturday.

EL PAÍS: How Sánchez Orchestrated the Advance: 'This Congress Isn't for Us, We Must Go…

Prime Minister Sánchez and his inner circle were discussing early elections on Thursday, following news that Junts would vote no. Sánchez is set to make a statement after the Council of Ministers, and a look at the legislative projects that will fall with the new elections after a term with 22…

20minutos: Sanchez proposes a confrontational campaign and polarization between two blocs…

Prime Minister Sánchez is reportedly planning a campaign strategy focused on polarization between two blocs to improve his polling numbers, with Moncloa hoping this will mobilize supporters and aid negotiations with leftist parties.

El Confidencial: Sánchez Prepared Early Election for 'Strong Opposition'

Pedro Sánchez is reported to have orchestrated an early election in just 72 hours to position himself for a strong electoral competition and a robust opposition.

El Mundo: Government: Sánchez's last-ditch effort to survive clinging to 30% of the…

Prime Minister Sánchez is making a final attempt to survive politically by securing 30% of the vote, stating confidence in his party's strength.

La Vanguardia: Early Elections on November 29th and Housing Decree

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called early elections for November 29th, with recent news concerning a housing decree.

La Vanguardia: Sánchez Pulls the Red Button for November 29th, Activating a Polarized…

Prime Minister Sánchez has triggered an early election for November 29th, initiating a highly polarized electoral contest.

El Mundo: Analysis: Ábalos' prophecy that Sánchez doesn't hear: November is a disastrous…

An analysis suggests that November will be a critical and potentially disastrous month for elections, with former minister Ábalos' predictions unheeded by Prime Minister Sánchez.

elDiario.es: Latest Election News and Housing Decrees

Live updates on the early general election announcement and housing decrees.

EL PAÍS: The PSOE Faces Elections Amidst Hope and Relief: 'We Will Reclaim Ourselves…

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is approaching the elections with a sense of optimism and relief, stating they will present their achievements with pride. The party is scheduled to approve its candidate lists on October 17th.

The People's Party (PP), led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has launched its pre-campaign for the upcoming snap election, with Feijóo declaring his readiness for a pivotal moment in his political career. The PP also released a video mocking Óscar Puente, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Vox is also positioning itself to leverage public discontent regarding housing issues.

EL PAÍS: The PP Kicks Off the Pre-Campaign Mocking Óscar Puente's Injury: 'Fear, Your…

The Popular Party (PP) has launched its pre-campaign with a video that mocks a serious injury sustained by the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente. The PP is responding to Puente's criticism of Feijóo's appearance after the early election announcement.

El Confidencial: Feijóo Prepared for 'Most Important Moment of My Political Life'

Alberto Núñez Feijóo has stated that he is ready for what he considers the most significant moment of his political career.

EL PAÍS: Feijóo Does Not Fear Another Sánchez Comeback and Denies Parallel with 2023…

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, stated he does not fear a repeat of Sánchez's comeback in the 2023 elections and denies any comparison to that electoral cycle.

20minutos: The PP targets young people, promising to address their 'lack of opportunities'

The People's Party (PP) is focusing on young voters by promising to tackle their perceived lack of opportunities in an effort to expand its electorate.

20minutos: Vox aims to capitalize on housing discontent, warning that the street 'shouts'…

Vox intends to leverage public dissatisfaction regarding housing issues, asserting that the general population is expressing strong opposition to the current government.

Trade unions UGT and CC.OO. have announced a call for a general strike to take place before the official election campaign begins. However, the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) has publicly stated that it considers this strike 'inadmissible' and has raised doubts about its legal standing.

La Vanguardia: General Strike Called Before Election Campaign

Trade unions UGT and CC.OO. have called for a general strike to take place before the electoral campaign begins.

La Vanguardia: CEOE Considers General Strike 'Inadmissible' and Doubts Legal Basis

The Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) has declared the general strike inadmissible and questioned its legal standing.

An analysis is underway to determine the potential reaction of the Spanish stock market index, Ibex 35, to a possible change in government following the general elections scheduled for November 29th.

El Confidencial: Ibex 35: What Will Move If There's a Government Change After 29-N

An analysis of how the Spanish stock market index, Ibex 35, might react to a change in government following the general elections on November 29th.

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