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PP Falls Short in Andalusia, Making Vox the Kingmaker

Coalition talks will test how far the PP accepts Vox’s call to put Spaniards first for benefits.

Overview

  • Final results released Monday put the PP on 53 of 109 seats, with Vox on 15 and the PSOE on 28, leaving the PP two short of a majority and reliant on Vox to form a government.
  • Vox signaled on election night that its price for support is “prioridad nacional,” a pledge to give Spaniards priority for social housing and other aid that legal experts say could clash with the constitution.
  • The Socialists recorded their worst result in Andalusia, a blow for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that parties and press are treating as a barometer for the 2027 national election.
  • The outcome extends a run since late 2025 in which the PP wins regional votes but needs Vox, as seen in Extremadura, Aragón, and Castilla y León.
  • Any PP–Vox deal in Spain’s most populous region could reshape who qualifies for public support, with consequences for immigrants and Spaniards from families with foreign-born parents.