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Spain's future in the balance as Lawmakers head for knife-edge vote

With the conservative People's Party and far-right Vox -- the second and third largest parties -- refusing to back the coalition, victory for Sanchez hinges on the votes of small regional parties

Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
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Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reacts as he attends the first session of the Parliament following a general election in Madrid. Photo: Reuters

Reuters
Spanish lawmakers head to Parliament on Saturday for several days of debate ahead of an extremely tight vote that could confirm Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez as prime minister, breaking the country's political impasse and setting the stage for a leftist coalition to enter government.  
 
After two elections in 2019 failed to deliver a clear winner, acting Prime Minister Sanchez struck a deal with far-left Unidas Podemos, but their combined 155 parliamentary seats are not enough for a majority in Spain's highly fragmented 350-seat parliament.

With the conservative People's Party and far-right Vox -- the second and third largest parties -- refusing
Topics : Spain