Sánchez is loved everywhere – but not so much in Spain, say Andalusia’s voters. Can he pull off another comeback? (opens in new tab)

In a hyper-partisan atmosphere the PM’s party was defeated in Spain’s most populous region – and with a general election in 2027, time is short to turn things roundLately, I often meet people outside Spain who praise the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez. In Britain, Italy or the US, friends, acquaintances or random people who learn I am Spanish offer admiring words about his positions on Gaza and Iran. It’s understandable.Sánchez against Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump earlier and more force...