Spain Risks Repeat Election as Podemos Holds Sanchez Hostage
- Sanchez accuses would-be ally of breaking off negotiations
- Spanish parliament to hold first investiture vote next week
Pedro Sanchez speaks with Pablo Iglesias on July 9.
Photographer: Perre-Philippe Marcou/AFP via Getty Images
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Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said talks have broken down with Podemos, the key partner he needs to take office for a second time, raising the risk of a repeat election in Spain.
Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias has shut down negotiations over a deal to back Sanchez in a confidence vote next week, the premier said Monday in an interview with Cadena Ser radio station.