Spain\u2019s conservative People\u2019s Party (PP) has won the regional election in Andaluc\u00eda but failed to secure an absolute majority, forcing it to rely on the far-right Vox party to potentially form a government. <\/p>\n
The result opens the door to weeks or even months of negotiations in Spain\u2019s most populous region, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing The Guardian.<\/a><\/p>\n The PP secured 53 seats in the 109-seat regional parliament, falling two seats short of a majority and below its previous tally. The Spanish Socialist Workers\u2019 Party suffered losses, while Vox increased its representation, strengthening its position as a potential partner or abstention force needed for government formation. Other left-wing parties saw mixed results, with some gaining seats and others holding steady.<\/p>\n Regional PP leader Juan Manuel Moreno<\/a> has said he prefers to govern alone but now faces political arithmetic that may require cooperation with Vox, despite earlier criticism of the party\u2019s policies. Vox leader Santiago Abascal called for the implementation of his party\u2019s agenda, including \u201cnational priority\u201d measures in regional policy debates.<\/p>\n The outcome is seen as a key indicator ahead of Spain\u2019s next general election, where polls suggest the PP could defeat the ruling Socialists but may still need Vox support to govern nationally.<\/p>\n