Feijóo meets PP list leaders in Salamanca while Senate talks with Vox remain open
Alberto Núñez Feijóo arrived in Salamanca to join most of the People's Party’s congressional list leaders, accompanied by speakers such as Ester Muñoz and regional president Alfonso Fernández Mañueco. In Móstoles, Ada Colau and other Frente Amplio candidates held a meeting following recent campaign moves. Feijóo has warned that former PSOE figures will be held legally accountable for alleged corruption and reiterated his intent to form a government and remove Pedro Sánchez regardless of the election outcome. He also signaled that a joint Senate list with Vox is still under discussion, and reiterated policy proposals to dissolve the Equality Ministry, amend euthanasia legislation and tighten parental notification rules for abortions.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 29h later
Why it matters
The unfolding alliances and corruption accusations could shape Spain’s government formation and policy direction after the upcoming vote.
How the sides frame it
LOW AGREEMENTLeft-leaning coverage stresses Feijóo’s accusations against Sánchez and claims of corruption, centrist coverage highlights Feijóo’s policy agenda and open talks with Vox, while right-leaning coverage foregrounds Feijóo’s attacks on Sánchez and frames the debate as a fight over feminist and moral issues.
LEFT
Frames Feijóo as a critic of Sánchez, accusing the government of corruption and using the election to punish wrongdoing.
CENTER
Frames Feijóo’s campaign around policy proposals, welfare reforms, and the strategic possibility of a PP-Vox coalition.
RIGHT
Frames Feijóo’s stance as a counter-attack on Sánchez’s feminism and portrays the election as a contest over moral and social issues.
The left emphasises
- Feijóo blames Sánchez for calling early elections to escape corruption investigations.
- He describes the administration as a "government of corruption" and vows to punish wrongdoing.
The right emphasises
- Feijóo accuses Sánchez of financing his rise with public money tied to prostitution.
- Sánchez’s feminist narrative is portrayed as a threat to women’s rights under a PP-Vox government.
How this story developed
- Oct 15 PSOE internal analysis says unified left list could secure Senate absolute majority
- Oct 18 The PP chief used a Barcelona gathering to boost its prospects in the province that supplies the most seats in the upcoming vote. Vox sent Carlos Hernández Quero to EsRadio and euro-deputy Jorge Buxadé to a press conference in Sevilla. Meanwhile, civil groups such as PararLaGuerra launched a campaign in Madrid to bring Netanyahu before the International Criminal Court, and minister Ángel Víctor Torres appeared on a televised interview. The day also featured commentary on language policy, social media influence, and the pending Supreme Court ruling on the ‘grandchildren law’ voting rights.
- Oct 23 The deep-fake video, featuring Begoña Gómez, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Santos Cerdán, was posted by the PP and labeled as AI-generated. The PSOE says it may sue, while the PP claims the clip is satirical. Legal scholars note broad protection for political speech in Spanish and European law but warn about potential violations of honor, image rights and electoral manipulation. The episode also brings attention to pending legislation regulating AI-created media.
- Oct 23 Feijóo publicly declared he will pursue government formation even without his party winning the most votes.
- Oct 25 The PSOE announced it is studying legal options over the PP’s AI‑generated video.
- Oct 25 Feijóo disclosed a meeting with Abascal to discuss a Senate power‑share deal.
- Oct 25 Feijóo gathered PP list leaders in Salamanca as negotiations on a joint Senate list with Vox continued.
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