A majority of legislators in Spain have selected Pedro Sanchez, the acting Socialist prime minister, to establish a new government in a parliamentary vote on Thursday.
Spain: Legislators Re-elect Socialist Leader Pedro Sanchez As Prime Minister Amidst Controversial Amnesty Deal
The vote followed nearly two days of debates among party leaders, focusing predominantly on a controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia's separatists.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wins new term.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wins new term.
Sanchez received support from 179 lawmakers in the 350-seat lower house, with opposition coming solely from right-wing deputies.
The vote followed nearly two days of debates among party leaders, focusing predominantly on a controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia's separatists. This agreement, negotiated by Sanchez in exchange for crucial support to secure his reappointment as prime minister, dominated the discussions.
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