Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Claudio Gallo,Santiago ZabalaJanuary 9, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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According to a January 9, 2026, article, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's socialist government is facing increasing challenges. Despite delivering economic growth and social reforms, recent corruption scandals and the rise of the far-right have weakened his position. The far-right's success in regional elections in Extremadura foreshadows a potential shift in the 2027 general elections, where a conservative coalition could take over the government. Sanchez's fragile coalition, including leftist and Catalan independence parties, has been strained by disagreements over immigration. The potential defeat of Sanchez could leave Europe with few socialist governments and impact the European Parliament.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Extremadura 40% European Parliament 40% Murcia 40% Valencia 40% Israel 50% Gaza 50% Vox 60% People's Party (PP) 60% Europe ×260% Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) 70% Spain ×480% Pedro Sanchez ×490%

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pedro sanchez 100% spain 90% socialist government 80% far right 80% corruption scandals 70% regional elections 60% european parliament 50% immigration 40%

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Spain

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