Spain told not to lurch to the far right by PM
Most recent opinion polls have put the conservative People's Party (PP) ahead of the Socialists, but shy of a full parliamentary majority, meaning they will likely have to negotiate a coalition with the anti-immigration and anti-abortion Vox party.
Local elections 2023 for the Balearics
Vox headquarters in Palma.
Local elections 2023 for the Balearics
Vox headquarters with its members.
Francina Armengol
Francina Armengol.
I want a vote too, Starmer
While Labour is planning to give millions of EU citizens the right to vote in general elections, what about Brits in Spain?
Election time
“We are on full local election mode but the result is too close to call at the moment”
Stories of hate and phantom candidates - Tourism and elections
“The hated tourism for authorities such as those of the Balearics and Barcelona is becoming a key factor in the elections”.
Political gloves are off
For the first time ever Spain will hold the local and general elections in the same year.
Week in Review: Elections, housing, squatters, water supply and no beach bars
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.
Elections in Spain 2023
The elections are now just over two months away.
'Things that matter' in Soller
'Things that matter’ as February 2023 starts have been exercising me this week.
The party for votes
Palma’s nightlife is getting out of control, but is there more to this than meets the eye? Is it political?
Viewpoint: Palma dreams on
Palma city council has unveiled an ambitious plan, but will the council be there?
Politics
New Spanish poll points to election stalemate
The survey showed that the Socialists on 27.2%, down from 28.7% in the previous parliamentary election in April.
Politics
Spain's Socialists would extend lead in snap election, poll shows
Spain's Socialist party has three weeks to break the political deadlock or face a new election on Nov. 10.
Spanish elections 2023
A person voting.
Tourists on the beach
Tourists on the beach.
Elections in Spain 2023
Local and regional elections take place this month.
- The seven euro supermarket anti-wrinkle cream which is causing a sensation
- Final touches to Rafa Nadal and Mery Perelló's spectacular home in Porto Cristo
- A Place in the Sun star gives Mallorca a shining endorsement
- Award-winning British actress braves the weather at home in Mallorca
- British-owned club on Paseo Maritimo to be demolished
Comment
Is it bye bye, Francina - or ... ?
Municipal elections owe only so much to what happens with the government and the Council of Mallorca.
Andrew Ede26/05/2023 14:31