Milan, 4 Oct. (LaPresse) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez continued talks today with members of his government and the Socialist Party (PSOE) to decide, following the weekend’s protests over the right to housing, whether to call new elections or to continue with the current parliamentary session. Following the period of analysis and reflection initiated by Sánchez, the situation of uncertainty is expected to be resolved on Monday. Since Friday, when Parliament rejected the two housing reform decrees, Sánchez has been meeting with ministers and Socialist leaders to gauge their views on the next steps to be taken. According to government sources cited by El País, the talks have continued today and have included an analysis of the demonstrations that took place across Spain yesterday, with calls for solutions to the housing crisis and an appeal for a general strike. The public reaction has been closely monitored by both Moncloa (the Prime Minister’s office) and the Socialist Party headquarters (Ferraz), and Sánchez continues to consider a solution.
Spain: Sánchez continues consultations; decision on elections expected on Monday
Milan, 4 Oct. (LaPresse) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez continued talks today with members of his government and the Socialist Party (PSOE) to decide, following the weekend’s protests over the right to housing, whether to call new elections or to continue with the current parliamentary session. Following the period of analysis and reflection initiated by Sánchez, the situation of uncertainty is expected to be resolved on Monday. Since Friday, when Parliament rejected the two housing reform decrees, Sánchez has been meeting with ministers and Socialist leaders to gauge their views on the next steps to be taken. According to government sources cited by El País, the talks have continued today and have included an analysis of the demonstrations that took place across Spain yesterday, with calls for solutions to the housing crisis and an appeal for a general strike. The public reaction has been closely monitored by both Moncloa (the Prime Minister’s office) and the Socialist Party headquarters (Ferraz), and Sánchez continues to consider a solution.