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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Vox Breaks Coalition with PP Over Migrant Issue

Published: 2024-07-11

In a dramatic turn of events, Spain's far-right party Vox has announced the termination of its coalition agreements with the Popular Party (PP) in several autonomous communities.

The decision comes after PP-led regions agreed to accept the redistribution of 347 unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands.

Vox leader Santiago Abascal accused PP's Alberto Núñez Feijóo of 'aggression' over the immigration stance, declaring it impossible to maintain pacts with those unwilling to cooperate.

This move affects governments in Extremadura, Valencia, Aragón, Castilla y León, and Murcia, where Vox has been a key supporter.

The party's executive committee made this decision after an urgent three-hour meeting, marking a significant shift in Spain's regional political landscape.