Feb 8 • 12:38 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

Aragón, the community that does not know absolute majorities

Aragón has not seen any party govern with an absolute majority since 1983, with a history of coalition governments primarily between the PSOE and PP.

Aragón has a unique political landscape where no party has been able to achieve an absolute majority since the first regional elections in 1983. This reflects a deep-rooted multiparty system characterized by the presence of regionalist parties, some of which are now in decline. The Partido Aragonés (PAR), once a significant player in the region’s politics and presiding over the community from 1987 to 1993, is at risk of being left out of the Cortes according to recent polls, marking a shift in the political dynamics of the area.

The Socialist Party (PSOE) has primarily dominated Aragón's politics over the last 26 years, with notable leadership periods such as Marcelino Iglesias from 1999 to 2011, while the People's Party (PP) has governed for about 11 years but has never secured a consecutive second term. This reflects the challenges faced by major parties in maintaining voter support amidst a fragmented political environment. Javier Lambán, the last socialist president, served from 2015 until his death in 2025, highlighting the difficulties in party leadership continuity in the region.

The shifting political landscape may have implications for regional governance and policy-making in Aragón. With the potential decline of the PAR and the continued dominance of the PSOE and PP, the community may experience a push towards more stable coalition governments, but with less representation for minority parties. As voters react to changing political circumstances, the future electoral scenarios in Aragón could reshape the power dynamics and influence regional policies even further, maintaining the tradition of coalition governance that has been a hallmark of its history.

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