What's happened
The People's Party (PP) secured an absolute majority in the Galicia regional election, with leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo strengthening his position as the country's main opposition leader.
Why it matters
The victory strengthens the position of the People's Party and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, as the main opposition to the Socialist-led government, impacting the balance of power in Spain.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports the victory as strengthening Alberto Núñez Feijóo's position as the country's main opposition leader, while France 24 highlights the PP's retention of an absolute majority despite a tightening race. The Guardian also covers the PP leader's surprising support for granting a conditional pardon to former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, a move that has caused controversy within the party.
How we got here
The People's Party has governed Galicia for most of the past 35 years, and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has been a prominent figure in the region. The recent election was closely watched due to the PP's position as the main opposition to the Socialist-led government.
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