Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Pedro Sánchez of PSOE faces challenges in 2026, heightened recently by setbacks and issues.
• Sánchez has held on amid corruption allegations against his party members, including two organizational secretaries.
• The PSOE suffered a setback in Extremadura and faces unfavorable forecasts in other regional elections.
• Some perceive an end of cycle and are already considering the succession issue within the PSOE.
• The offensive of the PP continues, and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is in line with Vox.
• Spain's economy shows positive signs, potentially serving as a lifeline for Sánchez.
• Social measures, in line with the PSOE's principles, are Sánchez's strategy to regroup his supporters.
• PP and Vox will likely continue their strategies into 2026, undermining the government and criticizing bipartisanship.

Conclusion: 2026 begins with a weak government, but Pedro Sánchez will continue fighting through policy and the potential aid of the strong economic state.

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