Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap general election for 29 November 2026
On 5 October 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of the Cortes Generales and an early general election on Sunday, 29 November 2026, after Parliament rejected his housing measures.
Summary
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on 5 October 2026 that the Cortes Generales would be dissolved and an early general election held on Sunday, 29 November 2026. He made the announcement after informing the Head of State, according to the Government of Spain’s official website, La Moncloa. The decision followed Parliament’s rejection of his government’s emergency housing measures amid a housing affordability crisis.
Key facts
- Country
- Spain
- Announced by
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, 5 October 2026
- Decision
- Dissolution of Cortes Generales (Spanish Parliament)
- Election date
- Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Trigger
- Parliament rejected the government’s housing measures
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In October 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap general election to be held on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 29 November 2026