Spain's King Faces Decision on Government Formation as Catalans Set New Red Lines

Spain's King Felipe VI is faced with the task of choosing the next prime minister as none of the party leaders have secured a majority of votes to form a government after last month's inconclusive national election. Conservative leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo argues that his Popular Party, which won the most votes, should be given the opportunity to form a government, but lacks the necessary support. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez appears better positioned to remain in office, but needs to persuade Catalan separatist MPs to vote for him. The king's decision will be met with criticism regardless of whom he chooses.