# Sanchez picked the ‘best moment in a sea of troubles’ for snap election, analyst says

https://mins.news/en/item/87135

- France 24, 2026-10-05 19:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/sanchez-chose-best-moment-in-a-sea-of-troubles-to-call-for-snap-election-analyst-says

> Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election for November 29, seeking stronger parliamentary backing after lawmakers rejected housing-crisis measures last week. European Policy Centre analyst Javier Carbonell says Sanchez may benefit from the mobilisation of left-wing voters during nationwide housing protests.

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