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Azcón Sets Feb. 8 Aragón Election as Polls Favor PP but Fall Short of Majority

A year-end address from rural Almohaja spotlights a push for a fairer financing model.

Overview

  • Weighted poll averages compiled by El Periódico put the PP at 38.4% and about 31 seats, ahead of the PSOE on 24.1% with 18 seats and Vox rising to roughly 16.5% with 11.
  • With 34 seats required for an absolute majority in the 67-member Cortes, projections indicate Jorge Azcón would still need outside support to govern.
  • Potential paths cited include backing from Vox, an abstention by the PSOE, or support from Aragón Existe.
  • The PSOE sought to block broadcast of Azcón’s year-end speech on Aragón’s public media, but the regional electoral board rejected the request.
  • Azcón framed the campaign around rural priorities, a more equitable funding model, economic and demographic gains, and he condemned violence against women.