Spanish far-right party Vox has pledged not to impede the efforts to remove Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez from power, potentially allowing the conservative People’s Party (PP) more options to form a government. Vox stated on Sunday that it would not obstruct PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo’s attempts to gather enough support in Parliament to oust Sanchez as the premier.
Vox’s decision not to hinder Feijoo’s government formation efforts could facilitate negotiations with regional parties like the Basque PNV and the Canarian Coalition, who have stated they will not support Feijoo if he aligns with Vox. Feijoo, speaking to his supporters in the Galicia region, emphasized that if his party comes to power, he intends to govern independently without a formal alliance with other groups.
However, despite having the backing of Vox’s 33 deputies, Feijoo faces an uphill battle to secure enough support to form a government, according to most analysts. In last month’s Spanish elections, Feijoo won the most seats but fell short of obtaining a parliamentary majority to unseat Sanchez, even with Vox’s support. On the other hand, Sanchez would require the backing of the Catalan separatist parties Junts per Catalunya and Esquerra Republicana to stay in power.
This development in Spanish politics reveals the challenging landscape of forging alliances and securing the necessary support to form a government. It highlights the delicate balance that Feijoo must strike in order to gain the required backing while addressing concerns regarding Vox’s controversial stance on various issues.
As negotiations and discussions continue, it remains to be seen whether a viable path to power can be established and if parliamentary dynamics can be maneuvered to achieve a breakthrough. The ability to form a government rests on the willingness of multiple parties to collaborate and overcome their differences, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Spain.
Overall, the declared position of Vox not to impede Feijoo’s efforts to remove Sanchez as prime minister opens up possibilities for negotiations, but the path to a successful government formation remains challenging. The outcome of these negotiations will undoubtedly have significant implications for the political future of Spain and the potential policies that will shape the country in the coming years.
