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PP Teams with Vox, Eyes Far-Right Coalition Amid Socialist Scandal

5/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Popular Party partnered with Vox in Extremadura and Aragon.
It said it could work with the far-right if the 2027 election yields no clear winner.
Corruption probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s family and former allies have weakened the Socialists ahead of the May 17, 2026 Andalusian election.
Turnout reached 37.2 percent at 2 p.m., three points above 2022, prompting the Socialists to warn that low participation could hurt their chances.

History

Historical Context

Vox’s breakthrough in the November 2019 general election, winning 52 seats, marked its first national parliamentary presence. The party then entered regional coalitions, notably the PP-Vox government in Castile-León after the February 2022 election, and later partnered again for the May 17 2026 Andalusian poll. These alliances show a shift toward right-wing cooperation amid declining voter participation.

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Story summary

The Popular Party partnered with Vox in Extremadura and Aragon.
It said it could work with the far-right if the 2027 election yields no clear winner.
Corruption probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s family and former allies have weakened the Socialists ahead of the May 17, 2026 Andalusian election.
Turnout reached 37.2 percent at 2 p.m., three points above 2022, prompting the Socialists to warn that low participation could hurt their chances.

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