Spain's ruling Socialist Party has suffered a historic defeat in the regional elections in Andalusia. According to exit polls, the conservative People's Party could secure more than half of the 109 seats in the local parliament, while the Socialists are projected to receive fewer than 30 mandates. This was reported by Yle, according to UNN.
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Andalusia is Spain's most populous autonomous region and was considered a major Socialist stronghold for decades. The party governed the region continuously for nearly 40 years, but lost its status as the leading political force back in 2019. The current results could be the worst for the Socialists in the region's entire modern history.
The popularity of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has recently faltered due to corruption investigations involving representatives of the Socialist Party and people from his inner circle. At the same time, Sánchez himself is not a subject of these cases.
Elections may affect the political situation in the country
The voting results in Andalusia are expected to serve as an important signal ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Spain. The country's regions have broad powers in the areas of healthcare, education, and housing policy, so local elections are often viewed as an indicator of nationwide political sentiment.
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