Pedro Sánchez calls early elections in Spain

Pedro Sánchez announced early general elections in Spain. Voting will take place Sunday, November 29, 2026, according to the timetable described in the information. The announcement opens a campaign lasting only weeks and ends the current parliamentary term.

The decision followed the government's parliamentary defeat over its latest housing measures and difficulties assembling support in Congress. During his appearance, Sánchez acknowledged that his government had made mistakes and argued that citizens should be consulted again. He also said he sought renewed public support and a broader parliamentary majority to advance his program.

The call must be formalized by decree and published in the Official State Gazette for electoral deadlines to begin officially. The calendar provides 54 days until voting and a two-week campaign before election day. Parties will use that period to finalize candidates, alliances and platforms.

Spanish citizens residing in Cuba who are registered in the Electoral Census of Absent Residents may participate in the general election. Since the 2022 electoral reform, they do not need to request the ballot in advance, although they must be listed in the census for the election. The information also says a new Spanish visa application center in Havana was to begin operating gradually on October 5.