Rajoy and González Urge Snap Elections as Sánchez Faces Mounting Criticism

Former Spanish PMs Mariano Rajoy and Felipe González publicly called for early elections, intensifying political pressure on current PM Pedro Sánchez amid attacks on his management. Their remarks, made at a forum, signal growing bipartisan elite discontent but carry no formal mechanism to force a vote. The development underscores rising political instability in Spain, though its immediate market impact is limited.