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Where is Spain headed after the snap election announcement?

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking a gamble by calling an early election in Spain.

DW reports: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking a gamble by calling an early election in Spain.

The housing crisis, migration and the rise of the right-wing populist Vox party are all likely to dominate the campaign.

This politics story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Vox.

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Spain · Europe
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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Vox
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