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Spain: the reappointment of Pedro Sanchez divides the country
After four months of political blockage, Pedro Sanchez was reappointed Prime Minister in Spain. However, this appointment largely divides the country. New demonstrations are planned for Saturday November 18. – (franceinfo)
After four months of political blockage, Pedro Sanchez was reappointed Prime Minister in Spain. However, this nomination largely divides the country. New demonstrations are planned for Saturday November 18.
After the large-scale demonstrations on Sunday, November 12 against the reappointment of Pedro Sanchez as Prime Minister, the demonstrations continue. Friday, November 17, the Spanish right called on its supporters to demonstrate. “Tomorrow [Samedi], Spain takes to the streets again. Civic resistance will not give up its arms to defend this country,” wrote Cuca Gamarra on X (formerly Twitter). The far right will also join the mobilization this Saturday.
An agreement with the Catalan separatists
Pedro Sanchez only came second in the legislative elections this summer. He managed to stay in power by negotiating an agreement with the Catalan separatists. In exchange for their votes, the Spanish socialist leader promised an amnesty law for separatist leaders and activists, prosecuted in particular for the attempted secession of Catalonia in 2017. This strategy is perceived by opponents as a constitutional coup. . On Thursday, thousands of Spaniards were again mobilized in front of the headquarters of the Socialist Party. The reappointment of Pedro Sanchez puts an end to nearly four months of political deadlock.