Spanish Prime Minister Calls for Early Parliamentary Elections
The Spanish Prime Minister announces the dissolution of parliament and calls for early elections following the failure to pass housing legislation.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Madrid, Oct 5 (KUNA) -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday the dissolution of parliament and the calling of early general elections for November 29, following his government’s failure to pass two housing decrees in the Congress of Deputies. Sanchez said he had informed King Felipe VI of his decision, while the cabinet will hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday to formalize the dissolution and call for the elections. He added that his government needs broader public support to implement reforms, noting that the elections will determine the country’s future. The call for early elections comes after parliament rejected the government’s housing decrees last Friday, amid the ruling coalition’s lack of a stable majority. (End) H.N.D./M.A.K.
