Vox offers PP pact to protect Spanish Senate

Santiago Abascal proposes a formal agreement with the Partido Popular to counter a left-wing coalition ahead of the November elections.

president offered a formal agreement to the on Monday, 19 October 2026, to protect the Senate. The proposal follows the confirmation of a left-wing coalition for the upper house, announced on the morning of 17 October.

Abascal delivered his statement without media presence after posting about the left-wing pact on X. Secretary general previously noted that all options remained open, though a joint list with the PP was not discussed during the weekend.

The move precedes the 29 November election as Vox seeks to counter 's deals with the far left. Vox currently holds five senators via regional designation, having failed to secure any seats during the 2023 general elections through the ballot.


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