In Spain’s European Parliament elections, the Popular Party (PP) has emerged as the leading party, capturing 32.4% of the votes and securing between 21 and 23 seats. The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) is in close competition, obtaining 30.2% of the votes and 20-22 seats.Vox has strengthened its position as the third political force in Spain, doubling its representation with 10.4% of the votes and 6-7 seats. The newly formed political group Sumar has made its debut in the European elections, garnering 6.3% of the votes and 3-4 seats.Podemos, part of a left-wing alliance, is expected to secure 4.4% of the votes, translating into 2-3 seats. The coalition formed by ERC, Bildu, and BNG is projected to win 4.3% of the votes and 2-3 seats.The voter turnout was 28.01% by 14:00 local time, which is a decrease of almost 7 points from the last European elections in 2019. This year’s election saw a total of over 38 million Spaniards and European residents eligible to vote, including 2.259.621 new voters.The results of the elections reflect the political landscape in Spain and are a crucial indicator of the country’s stance on the future of the European Union. Political leaders, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the leader of the conservative Partido Popular, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, emphasized the significance of these elections and called for democratic participation without polarization.
Key points
- Popular Party (PP) wins the European elections in Spain with 32.
- Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) closely follows with 30.
- Vox becomes the third political force with 10.
- New political force Sumar enters the European elections with 6.
- Voter turnout in Spain decreased by almost 7 points from the previous European elections.
4% of the votes, leading to 21-23 seats.
2% of the votes and 20-22 seats.
4% of the votes and 6-7 seats.
3% of the votes and 3-4 seats.
Contradictions👾While most sources agree on the PP’s lead, there is a slight variance in the reported percentage of votes and seats won between different polls.
