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Reactions to the November 29 election

The President of the Spanish Government has decided to dissolve the Cortes Generales and call citizens to the polls after Congress on Friday rejected the housing decrees.

Varias personas ven la declaración institucional del presidente del Gobierno desde un bar, a 5 de octubre de 2026, en Madrid (España).



Eduardo Parra / Europa Press

05/10/2026
Sanchez's appearance at a bar. Photo: Europa Press

A29, general election in Spain

Pedro Sánchez calls general election on November 29
Following the government's refusal to comply with the housing decrees in the Diptados Congress, the president has decided to exhaust the legislature earlier.
He informs the King of his decision and convenes an extraordinary Council of Ministers to dissolve the General Courts.

Parties, taking up space

Throughout this weekend, political parties have expressed their views on a possible electoral advance.

Nomination deadline

Nominations must be submitted to the Electoral Boardwithin 15-20 days, and if the parties stand in coalition, they must report within 10 days .

What are the deadlines?

The President of the Spanish Government has informed the King of the call for elections and has convened an extraordinary Council of Ministers to dissolve the Cortes Generales.

The first step is to officially publish the call, which will take place tomorrow, October 6th.

Sanchez brings the election forward to November 29

The President of the Spanish Government has put an end to the legislature after Congress suspended measures to deal with the housing crisis.