Rising Political Tensions Mark November in Spanish Politics

Spanish politics in November 2025 is marked by notable conflicts and leadership shifts across regional and national levels, underscoring increasing polarization and judicial controversies.

Junts has openly criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for not allowing sufficient "time of reflection" following their alliance breakup, with spokesperson Josep Rius highlighting Sánchez's contrasting five-day pause in April 2024 for a much less significant judicial matter involving his wife. This rupture stems from unmet commitments by Sánchez’s Socialist Party, signaling fraying political alliances (145063).

In Valencia, significant changes are underway as Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca assumes leadership of the Partido Popular (PP), succeeding Carlos Mazón who resigned on the anniversary of a devastating flood that killed over 200 people. Pérez Llorca, formerly the PP spokesperson in the Cortes, is working to secure support from Vox to enable his investiture and avoid early elections, reflecting a fractious regional political climate (145068).

Meanwhile, judicial drama unfolds nationally with the trial of Álvaro García Ortiz, the Fiscal General del Estado, concluded and pending verdict amid accusations from Alberto González Amador that Ortiz damaged his reputation. Ortiz denies wrongdoing, stating, "the truth does not leak, it defends itself," with the Supreme Court investigating leaked information related to the case (145068).

Additional pressures compound the political scenario: the regional government of Madrid faces legal action for failing to submit a registry of abortion objectors, with accusations from Minister Mónica García that Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s administration obstructs women's rights (145063). Furthermore, voices across the spectrum express concern over societal polarization—Juanma Moreno of the PP notably warns about the deterioration of public discourse (145063).

Against this turbulent backdrop, government initiatives continue, such as the new State Housing Plan promoted by Minister Isabel Rodríguez to improve access to housing (145063), and the Agriculture Ministry's nationwide measures to control avian influenza by confining outdoor poultry, aiming to prevent significant disruptions (145068).

The fluid political landscape highlights deep divisions within Spain’s political parties and authorities, with the buildup to December elections intensifying strategic maneuvers. The interplay of judicial issues, leadership changes, and policy controversies presents a complex picture of governance challenged by polarization and institutional tensions.