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Socialist Party Surges Amid Opposition to U.S.-Israeli War

4/6/2026

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The Socialist Party gains support after Pedro Sanchez opposes the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, rising to 27.7% and 28.6% in recent polls.
The far-right Vox party, which backs the war, declines to 17.1% and 18.7%.
The conservative People's Party remains the leading party at 32.5% and 31.1%.
Sanchez closed Spanish airspace to U.S. military planes.
Polls indicate a shift from extreme to mainstream parties, signaling coalitions ahead of the August 2027 election.

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The Socialist Party gains support after Pedro Sanchez opposes the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, rising to 27.7% and 28.6% in recent polls.
The far-right Vox party, which backs the war, declines to 17.1% and 18.7%.
The conservative People's Party remains the leading party at 32.5% and 31.1%.
Sanchez closed Spanish airspace to U.S. military planes.
Polls indicate a shift from extreme to mainstream parties, signaling coalitions ahead of the August 2027 election.