"Spain's Right-Wing Parties Poised for Parliamentary Majority in Key Election"

Exit polls from Spain's parliamentary election indicate that the conservative party PP is likely to lead negotiations to form a new government, potentially ending the socialist rule of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. PP secured between 145 and 150 seats, followed by the socialist party PSOE. The far-right party Vox is in contention for the third-largest political force. The possibility of PP joining forces with Vox raises concerns due to Vox's controversial policies on LGBT rights, immigration, abortion, and climate change denial. The election, held during the summer, focused heavily on cultural and societal matters, despite Sanchez's strong economic record.