Editorial: El País

• European elections provide a snapshot of the penetration of parties and the tendencies of their electorate.
• The PSOE stood firm against a strong offensive from the right, confirming its position as the main exception to European social democracy.
• Regional disparities sketch a concerning picture for the PSOE, particularly in Madrid and Andalusia where the PP dominates.
• There is also a noted reliance of the PSOE on Catalan and Basque votes to counterbalance the advance of the PP.
• The PSOE still has work to do in terms of strengthening their territorial base, and the election results illustrate this challenge.
• The PSOE's strategy may be effective in regions like Catalonia and the Basque Country, but it is counterproductive in other parts of Spain.

Conclusion: It is pivotal for the PSOE to develop a vision and project that are palatable and attractive to all of Spain's autonomies rather than depending on regionalized success.

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