PP and Vox Seek Pact to Block Sánchez’s Allies From Controlling Spain’s Senate
The parties are weighing candidate withdrawals and ballot arrangements to avoid splitting conservative votes and strengthen their leverage over key institutional appointments.
- Alberto Feijóo, leader of his party, confirmed that talks with Vox leader Santiago Abascal are under way to coordinate Senate strategy, aiming to prevent left-wing parties from controlling the chamber.
- Negotiations began after PSOE and Frente Amplio agreed to coordinate Senate candidates, a move intended to prevent their opponents from securing a stronger majority.
- Potential strategies include a two-plus-one arrangement where Vox candidates run alongside Feijóo's party, or withdrawing Vox candidates in specific provinces to concentrate conservative support.
- Securing three-fifths of seats is the goal for Feijóo, providing influence over key appointments, including judges on the Constitutional Court, where four positions await replacement.
- With the general election approaching on November 29, Feijóo argues that preventing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from gaining Senate control is essential to maintain influence over legislative and institutional appointments.
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