Feb 8 • 22:56 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

The PP retreats in the face of Vox's push and the PSOE falls to its historic low

The Partido Popular (PP) has faced a setback in the Aragon elections, losing seats while Vox gains strength, illustrating a significant shift in Spanish politics.

In mid-December, Jorge Azcón initiated a strategy to call early elections aimed at distancing the Partido Popular (PP) from the influence of Vox, hoping to leverage significant technological investments to reinforce his government. However, less than two months later, the outcome has been disappointing for the PP, which has lost two seats and decreased its representation in the Aragon Cortes from an anticipated 30 deputies to just 26. In contrast, Vox has continued its rise, indicating a possible end of an era in Spanish politics and reflecting changing voter sentiments.

Despite attempts to criticize prominent figures such as Pilar Alegría, Pedro Sánchez, and the PSOE, the PP's tactics have not yielded the desired results, and their strategy may have backfired considerably. The loss has raised questions about the PP's future direction and its ability to compete effectively against Vox's growing influence on the right. The current political landscape suggests that the PP's standing is precarious, and with internal party dynamics also shifting, the implications for future elections are significant.

As the situation develops, the dynamics between the PP, Vox, and the PSOE will be closely scrutinized, given that the electoral outcomes reflect deeper societal divisions and party realignments in Spain. With the PSOE facing historic lows, the electoral battle is shifting dramatically, and it remains to be seen how both the major parties will respond to this evolving political climate in the coming months.

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