Spain to hold a general election in November, PM Sanchez says
22 September 2019 |
2:03 pm
Spaniards are set to head to the polls for the fourth time in four years. Although there is still time to form a coalition government, Prime Minister Sanchez has said there will be a "repeat election on November 10."
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