PP, PSOE and Vox hold campaign rallies ahead of Spain's 29N general election
The leaders of the PP, PSOE and Vox staged separate rallies in Vigo, Granada and Palma as the 29N general election approaches.
On Saturday, the main contenders for the Spanish premiership launched rallies in three cities: the PP's Alberto Núñez Feijóo in Vigo with regional leader Alfonso Rueda, the PSOE's Pedro Sánchez in Granada accompanied by María Jesús Montero, and Vox's Santiago Abascal in Palma. Simultaneously in Barcelona, ERC's Gabriel Rufián and Podemos' Irene Montero presented a joint appearance following a pact to include Podemos candidates on Esquerra's Catalan slates.
The gatherings highlight the parties' efforts to mobilise regional bases ahead of the 29N general election. Additionally, the government reiterated its anti-war stance in a video featuring Sánchez at the Reina Sofía museum, where he reflected on the symbolism of Picasso's Guernica. The campaign week also saw left-wing minister Pablo Bustinduy defending the pension system against right-wing criticism.
Why it matters
The rallies signal the start of Spain's final push toward the 29N election, shaping voter sentiment across key regions.
How the sides frame it
LOW AGREEMENTLeft-leaning coverage reports the rallies of all major parties and notes the government's anti-war video, while right-leaning coverage focuses on criticizing Sánchez for staging a partisan video in the empty museum and exploiting the Guernica image.
LEFT
Reports the parties' rally events and highlights the anti-war message in the government’s video.
RIGHT
Criticizes Sánchez for using a public museum and the Guernica to deliver a partisan campaign sermon.
The left emphasises
- rallies in Vigo, Granada and Palma by PP, PSOE and Vox
- joint appearance of ERC and Podemos in Barcelona
- government’s anti-war stance shown in a video at the Reina Sofía museum
The right emphasises
- Sánchez filming a campaign video in an empty Reina Sofía museum
- use of Picasso’s Guernica to promote his anti-war message
- accusation that he is exploiting public cultural institutions for partisan ends
How this story developed
- Oct 18 Feijóo leads PP rally in Barcelona as Spain's election campaign heats up
- Oct 19 President Pedro Sánchez used a rally in Valladolid to caution voters that the PP and Vox plan to govern with a “chainsaw” approach, while Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in Madrid for meetings with regional leaders.
- Oct 21 A closed‑door meeting between Ayuso and Milei was announced for Wednesday afternoon.
- Oct 22 Ayuso’s meeting with Milei was held at the Canal de Isabel II facilities and photographed, confirming the location.
- Oct 23 Feijóo publicly declared he will pursue government formation even without his party winning the most votes.
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