Spain's Polarized Election: Far-right's Rise and Culture Wars

Spanish voters are heading to the polls in a snap general election that could see the far-right Vox party enter government for the first time. Most polls predict the center-right Popular Party will win but fall short of an absolute majority, likely necessitating a coalition with Vox. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the election after his party suffered setbacks in regional and local elections, while the Popular Party made significant gains. The Socialists currently run the country in a minority government with a junior coalition partner, Podemos, and support from other leftist forces. The election outcome will determine whether Spain will have a new government coalition on the right or a repeat of the left-wing coalition.