PSOE Leads Hypothetical General Elections Amidst Controversies

In a recent survey conducted by the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS), the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is projected to be the most voted party in hypothetical general elections if they were held today. The latest barometer for February indicates that the PSOE would receive approximately 32.6% of the votes, showing a slight decline of nearly one percentage point compared to the January study. This data suggests that the tragic Adamuz accident on January 18, which claimed the lives of 46 individuals, has not adversely affected the government's support at the polls. In addition to the PSOE's position, another right-wing party, Vox, is also experiencing an upward trend, gaining an estimated 18.9% of the votes, a historic high that mirrors its performance in the July barometer of the previous year. Vox's support has increased by one percentage point compared to January, indicating a growing base of support. On the other hand, the People's Party (PP) appears to be stagnant in its voter support, with an estimated 22.9% of the votes, failing to show significant movement in either direction. Among leftist parties, Sumar has lost two-tenths of a point, now resting at 7%, while Podemos has managed to increase its support slightly, reaching 3.9%. This election landscape presents a varied political climate in Spain, with the PSOE maintaining its lead, despite recent controversies, and both Vox and Podemos showing fluctuating trends in public support. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2