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Socialist leader forced into situation he feared in fight for parliamentary majority
Centrists have paid heavily for missing a historic opportunity in April
From Emmanuel Macron to the Spanish far-right, there is a hunger for change in the EU
Pedro Sánchez, caretaker PM, reaches agreement with Pablo Iglesias’s radical movement
Opinion finds no need for MEPs to have sworn oath on Spain’s constitution
Party’s election showing confounds idea that country is immune to rise of far right
Mainstream party leaders and Catalan separatists share the blame for far-right surge
Losses for ruling Socialists and gains for far-right leave PM with few coalition options
Pedro Sánchez’s party wins most seats but falls short of a majority
Europe’s most dynamic centre-left leader of 6 months ago appears a lot shakier now
The Spanish prime minister’s comeback was remarkable but he now faces national stalemate
Bankers for Saudi Aramco’s IPO have dangled the possibility of bonus payouts to investors that could top $100bn
The country will hold a fourth election in as many years. Polls suggest the impasse could continue
Why some countries are more resistant to rightwing nationalism
Increase highlights challenge facing caretaker premier ahead of November 10 vote
Election winner faces big compromise on economic plans
Socialist caretaker prime minister faces a tough challenge to improve on April’s election result
Transfer of ex-dictator’s remains hailed ‘victory for democracy’ but rightwing critics slam decision
Spanish leader faces opposition calls for tougher line on separatist demonstrations
Protests after jailing of politicians at risk of spiralling amid lack of dialogue
Third night of clashes sees police in Barcelona attacked with stones and acid
As separatists take to the streets in outrage over jailed leaders, Madrid tries to ease tensions
Political reconciliation is needed in Spain, even if secessionists’ trial was legitimate
Defendants sentenced to up to 13 years for sedition and other offences
Average of polls puts Socialists at 27.8%, a percentage point below their April result
