Spain to vote on PM’s bid to form new government

Bloomberg

The Spanish parliament will vote July 23 on Pedro Sanchez’s bid to lead a new government as he attempts to break the deadlock caused by the inconclusive result of April’s general election.
Sanchez, Spain’s acting prime minister, telephoned Parliament Speaker Meritxell Batet and they agreed to start the investiture debate, she said in a briefing. Should Sanchez fail to secure an absolute majority, a second vote — in which Sanchez needs a simple majority — will be held on
July 25, Batet said.
The decision starts the clock ticking to form a new government, putting pressure on Sanchez to secure enough support in parliament.