Spanish Prime Minister Schedules Early General Election for November 2026

• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has officially called for early elections to be held on November 29, 2026.
• The decision follows the legislative failure of two government-proposed housing decrees last week.

Rationale for the Move

• Sánchez emphasized the necessity of a broader parliamentary majority to push through pending legislative reforms.
• The government aims to mobilize voters to secure a stronger progressive mandate in the upcoming election.