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Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?

Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?
BBC World Monday 05 October 2026, 09:03 UTC 1 min read
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his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday

his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday
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