Regional parliamentary election weakens Spain’s two-party system in Podemos’s first test since ally Syriza won Greek electionsPodemos, the Spanish anti-austerity party, will be a prominent force in Andalusia’s regional parliament after it won 15 seats in the party’s first election since its ally Syriza triumphed in Greece. The Socialists, who have held power in Andalusia for more than three decades, will continue to govern the region. Lead by Susana Díaz, they won 35% percent of the vote, earning them 47 seats, shy of an outright majority. Related: In Andalucía, the poor and jobless have little faith in a better mañana Continue reading...
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