The Role of Unidas Podemos in the Formation of the Next Spanish Government
The Role of Unidas Podemos in the Formation of the Next Spanish Government

Author(s): Maciej Pawłowski
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Spain; Spanish government; left-wing Unidas Podemos; separatist parties; Spain’s relations with EU and NATO;
Summary/Abstract: On 23 and 25 of July, the Spanish parliament failed to pass a vote of confidence in the Pedro Sánchez minority Socialist government. The main reason was the lack of support from left-wing Unidas Podemos (UP) and regional parties. A crucial agreement with UP is still possible. No deal will lead to political instability and collaboration between UP and separatist parties. However, UP is against euro-atlantic cooperation. For this reason, its participation in the government may make Spain’s relations with the EU and NATO more difficult.

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