Scattered votes in Spain
The need to reach deals forces parties to review their own strategies
Ousted Catalan premier Puigdemont beats separatist rival at European elections
The politician, who is living in Belgium after fleeing Spain, won 28% of the vote, while Oriol Junqueras obtained 21%
Madrid Mayor Manuela Carmena defeated at local elections
Despite receiving the worst result in its history, the Popular Party is set to govern the Spanish capital with support from Ciudadanos and the far-right group Vox
El Roto
El Roto cartoon, May 27, 2019
Socialist Party wins the European elections in Spain
The left-wing group took 32% of the vote, while the conservative Popular Party managed just 20% and far-right Vox gained its own MEPs for the first time
Socialists win big in Sunday’s elections but the right takes control of Madrid
The Popular Party continues to lose support, but avoids being overtaken by Ciudadanos. Divisions in the left and the poor showing of Podemos cause losses in the capital and its region