Spain’s right-wing PP secures narrow election win – but weeks of tough coalition talks ahead

Snap election results mean PP may still have to rely on far-right Vox to try and rule, writes Graham Keeley from Madrid. But even that isn’t simple, as Vox lose seats compared to last national vote

Supporters of Spain’s conservative opposition People’s Party await results outside the party’s headquarters (Juan Medina/Reuters)

Spain's conservative People's Party (PP) secured a win against the ruling Socialists in a close election race on Sunday night – but without a clear majority, leaving the country likely facing weeks of tough coalition negotiations.

The PP had 136 seats, compared with the Socialists with 122 seats, after 99.9 per cent of the votes were counted, leaving both parties short of a majority in the 350-seat parliament. Although the Socialists had fared better than expected.

Polls had predicted an overall victory for the PP but with no party winning a resounding victory, a hung parliament seems the most likely outcome.