Madrid, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Key issues in Spain's snap general election

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2026-10-06

Confronted with several corruption scandals and nationwide protests over Spain's chronic housing crisis, Pedro Sanchez will put his eight-year premiership on the line in early elections on November 29. It is the latest gamble by the Socialist leader, 54, who is trailing in the polls but has made audacious political moves a hallmark since taking office in 2018. AFP looks at the issues that will shape the vote, originally scheduled for 2027 but bro......

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