Vox Surges in Latest Polls as PSOE and PP Face Declines
Vox, the far-right political party led by Santiago Abascal, has seen a significant increase in support according to the latest CIS barometer for April, reaching an estimated 152 votes. This marks a rise of almost four percentage points from the previous month's study, indicating a growing trend in favor of the party.
This surge in Vox's popularity comes at a cost to the traditional parties, with both the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) and PP (People's Party) experiencing noticeable declines. The PSOE, while still in first place, has dropped from 345 estimated votes to 326, reflecting an unsettling trend for the party. On the other hand, the PP has reverted to levels reminiscent of March 2022, during a tumultuous period concerning the leadership of Pablo Casado and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, plummeting from 292 votes to 261.
As the competition intensifies on the left of the PSOE, Sumar, which saw a boost in March, has since recorded its lowest estimated votes since its inception in April 2023, reaching only 62 votes. This decline is reminiscent of its previous low in October when it touched 63 votes. In contrast, Podemos, although still struggling, has gained a slight reprieve, increasing by two-tenths to reach 4 votes. Notably, the gap between Sumar and Podemos is now a mere two points, signaling a fierce battle for support on the left side of the political spectrum.
The shifts in voting intentions reveal a shifting landscape in Spanish politics, where traditional parties are grappling with the rise of far-right populism and internal competition within the leftist factions. As the elections approach, parties will need to strategize effectively to address the evolving preferences of the electorate.
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