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Sánchez's Socialists Plummet in Aragon Election Amid Rightward Shift

2/10/2026

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In Spain's Aragon regional election, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist Party fell to 18 seats from 23, its worst result.
The conservative People's Party (PP) won 26 seats but lost ground versus previous elections.
The far-right Vox doubled its seats to 14, signaling a shift toward right-wing parties amid national concerns over immigration and political scandals.
Analysts say the result signals declining support for Sánchez's government, with further regional elections likely to follow.

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In Spain's Aragon regional election, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist Party fell to 18 seats from 23, its worst result.
The conservative People's Party (PP) won 26 seats but lost ground versus previous elections.
The far-right Vox doubled its seats to 14, signaling a shift toward right-wing parties amid national concerns over immigration and political scandals.
Analysts say the result signals declining support for Sánchez's government, with further regional elections likely to follow.