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11 Apr, 2019 15:20

Spanish political parties kick off general election campaign

Spain’s political parties are set to start campaigning for the country’s April 28 general election. The ruling Socialists are trying to remain in power and the extreme right is seeking to enter parliament. The campaign period starts at midnight on Thursday. Successfully wooing the undecided voters could be key to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez continuing to govern or ushering in a coalition government made up of right-wing parties, AP said. Polls indicate the far-right party Vox is poised to win its first seats in the lower house. If that happens, it could increase the fragmentation in Spanish politics by introducing a fifth national party of significant size.