Sánchez rallies in Gijón as parties finalize candidate lists for November 29 election
Pedro Sánchez delivered a pre-campaign speech in Gijón urging voters to reject the right-wing pact, while Frente Amplio announced symbolic list closers for Madrid.
Pedro Sánchez addressed a crowd in Gijón, accusing the centre-right coalition of aligning with the far-right and promising to amend the constitution to safeguard pension indexing. He was joined by Adriana Lastra, who emphasized defending pension rights, and Asturias president Adrián Barbón, who denounced Argentine leader Javier Milei and defended universal suffrage for Spanish citizens. Meanwhile, Frente Amplio revealed that painter Antonio López and former ecologist deputy Inés Sabanés will occupy the last spots on its Madrid list as a symbolic gesture toward culture and environmental activism.
Ada Colau circulated a letter to fellow candidates, including Sánchez, Feijóo and Abascal, asking them to refrain from deploying insulting AI tools. Vito Quiles announced the cancellation of his Bilbao talk, citing a high risk of incidents involving former ETA members and other protesters. Additional campaign activity included the PP’s announcement of its Senate pact with Vox, which the party described as a strategic alliance.
Why it matters
The statements shape voter perceptions ahead of Spain's crucial November 29 general election.
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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