Spain's PP keeps Vox Senate election pact on table

Spain’s Senate majority is at stake: the People’s Party (PP) is keeping open a possible election pact with Vox to stop the Socialists taking control of the chamber. Carmen Fúnez, the PP’s Congress candidate for Ciudad Real, Spain, would not rule out a joint run at a press conference there on Wednesday, 21 October. The general election is set for 29 November.

A pact remains possible

The PP currently has an absolute majority in the Senate. Its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has confirmed talks with Vox about securing a majority after the election. The parties are considering how to counter an electoral agreement between the Socialists and other left-wing parties.

Fúnez did not say whether the talks could lead to joint candidates in particular provinces, including Ciudad Real.

A row over help for families

Fúnez also accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of using government decisions to campaign. She pointed to a measure approved on Tuesday that extends a benefit for people caring for children with cancer or another serious illness. It can continue beyond the age of 26 if the person receiving care has a disability of at least 65% or grade III dependency.

According to Fúnez, the PP had proposed the same change weeks earlier, but the government blocked it over the extra cost. She put that cost at €2.3 million for 2027. She called the decision to approve the measure now disrespectful to families who need the support.

Topics: Social affairs · Politics

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com