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Election shock! Why did the left-wing parties lose the Spanish election? The story behind Yolanda Díaz's resignation?
On June 9, 2024, Spain held the European Parliament election. This election was a huge setback for left-wing parties. According to the results, although the opposition People's Party (PP) won as expected, it did not win as much as the polls showed. They received 34.2% of the vote and 22 seats, an increase of 14 percentage points and 9 seats compared to their performance in 2019. Although the ruling Spanish Social Workers Party (PSOE) has maintained relative stability, winning 30.2% of the vote and 20 seats, it still shows that voters are dissatisfied with it.
The electoral defeat, especially the performance of left-wing parties such as the Sumar coalition led by Yolanda Díaz, has raised questions about its future.
In this election, the far-right party Vox also grew, gaining 6 seats. Díaz's Sumar coalition, on the other hand, faced a split vote, resulting in a significant drop in its votes. This situation has weakened the overall power of left-wing parties and made voters wonder: Where should the future of left-wing parties go?
After the election, Yolanda Díaz announced her resignation from Sumar's leadership position, and her resignation was widely seen as responsible for the defeat. Contrary to her pre-election confidence, the results showed that her coalition failed to effectively unite left-wing voters and instead suffered from internal divisions. This has led many to question Díaz's future in the political arena.
The phenomenon of vote splitting caused forces that were supposed to be in the same camp to restrain each other and lead to a loss of votes. This caused the left-wing parties to lose important opportunities in this election.
In addition to Díaz's resignation, everyone also noticed that the Vox party announced that it would break away from the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group and join the "European Patriots" founded by Viktor Orbán. "group. This move reflects the adjustment of the far-right party's positioning, followed by thoughts that will affect the future development of Europe's left-wing parties.
According to the electoral regulations revised in 2022, all Spanish citizens can participate in voting, and there is no need to apply for the cumbersome process of registration in advance. This change was originally seen as having the potential to increase turnout, but the ultimate effect failed to materialize, which revealed the problem of Spain's west-wing parties failing to effectively mobilize voters.
This election is not only a contest between political parties, but also an expression of people’s dissatisfaction with the existing system. The future political direction requires calm thinking and response from all parties.
The stunning achievement of the election results was the unexpected rise of the Se Acabó La Fiesta party, led by Alvise Pérez. The party's electoral support surprised many political analysts and illustrates the growing influence of social media in today's politics. In a context where the old political party structure is being challenged, the rise of emerging forces deserves attention.
With the announcement of the election results, left-wing parties urgently need to review their strategies and voters' needs. How to regain the trust of voters and reshape their image has become their current important task. Díaz's resignation marks the end of an era, but it also brings new challenges and opportunities for future leaders.
Differences within the coalition have always plagued Spain's left-wing politics. Can anyone stand out in the future and lead this political camp in a new direction? In this uncertain political climate, what will the left’s road to reconstruction look like?
