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Spain's Sánchez and Feijóo launch rival election campaigns

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and conservative leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo have begun pre-election rallies ahead of Spain's November 29 general election.

At a glance

  • Prime Minister Sánchez and conservative leader Feijóo have launched campaign rallies
  • Spain's general election is scheduled for November 29
  • Both candidates are focusing on attacking each other's perceived vulnerabilities

Spain's general election campaign has officially begun, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his main conservative rival Alberto Núñez Feijóo launching competing rallies over the weekend. The two leaders are targeting what they view as each other's political weaknesses as they prepare for the November 29 vote.

The campaign marks the formal start of the race to lead Spain's government, with both candidates seeking to mobilise their supporters ahead of the election.

Why it matters

Spain's general election will determine the country's political direction and leadership for the coming years.

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