People’s Party (PP) Wins Spain’s European Election
On the evening of June 9 in Madrid, results from the European Parliament election showed the center-right People’s Party (PP) finishing first with 34.2% of the vote, ahead of the governing Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) at 30.8%. The far-right party Vox garnered 12.4% support, while the left-wing platform Sumar received 4.7% of the vote. The overall turnout for this election was 49.2%, a slight increase from 2019.
Seat Allocation by Party
The People’s Party is projected to secure 22 seats, with the PSOE taking 20, Vox 6, and Sumar just 3. Other parties like Podemos and Junts also won seats, but with limited influence. According to preliminary data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute and the Electoral Commission, these results are stable with over 99% of the votes counted. PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo stated that this victory reflects public dissatisfaction with the government’s economic policies.
Election Background and Turnout
This election determined the 61 MEPs representing Spain in the European Parliament. Voting took place on Sunday from 9 AM to 8 PM local time. The turnout reached 49.2%, higher than the 45.7% from five years ago but still below national general election levels. Key issues in the election included the EU Green Deal, economic recovery, and immigration policy. Several media outlets, including El País, ABC, and RTVE, have confirmed these vote counts.
Party Reactions and Impact
PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez conceded defeat but emphasized that his party remains the second-largest force and will continue to advance the EU agenda. Vox leader Santiago Abascal hailed the result as a “historic victory.” Analysts suggest this election could signal a further rightward shift in Spain’s domestic political landscape, potentially benefiting the PP in future regional elections. At the EU level, this result will strengthen the European People’s Party (EPP) Group in the parliament.
Detailed Vote Count
According to reports from El País and El Mundo, the People’s Party performed strongly in conservative strongholds like Galicia and Andalusia, while the PSOE maintained its lead in Catalonia and the Basque Country. The final seat allocation awaits official confirmation from the EU, but these preliminary figures have been cross-verified by multiple authoritative sources.
