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Spanish Prime Minister resigns after defeat in local elections

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2023-05-29 12:08:24 TiranaPost

Spanish Prime Minister resigns after defeat in local elections

Pedro Sanchez, Spain's prime minister, has called early general elections for July 23 after his party suffered a heavy defeat in local and regional elections.

During a speech to citizens today, Sanchez said he had informed King Felipe VI of his decision to dissolve parliament.

"I made the decision when I looked at the results of yesterday's elections," said Sanchez. "Although yesterday's elections had local and regional scope, the meaning of the vote conveys a message that goes beyond that. That is why, as prime minister and general secretary of the PSOE, I personally accept the results," he added.

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