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Spanish election: PM Rajoy's party 'leads, no majority' Spanish election: PM Rajoy's party 'leads, no majority'
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Spain's governing conservative party has won the most seats in the general election but will fall short of an overall majority, exit polls suggest.Spain's governing conservative party has won the most seats in the general election but will fall short of an overall majority, exit polls suggest.
The opposition Socialists are predicted to come in second place followed by the anti-austerity Podemos.The opposition Socialists are predicted to come in second place followed by the anti-austerity Podemos.
The Ciudadanos party is in fourth place, according to the polls. The liberal Ciudadanos party is in fourth place, according to the polls.
The election has been seen as a test for PM Mariano Rajoy. While in office, Spain has emerged from a financial crisis into economic growth. Podemos and Ciudadanos fielded national candidates for the first time, boosted by disillusion among the electorate for the two main parties.
The PP and the Socialists have alternated running the government for more than three decades.
As voting ended on Sunday evening, the exit polls predicted Mr Rajoy's Popular Party (PP) would win 114-118 seats - well below the 176 seats it would need for a majority in parliament. It had 186 seats in the outgoing parliament.As voting ended on Sunday evening, the exit polls predicted Mr Rajoy's Popular Party (PP) would win 114-118 seats - well below the 176 seats it would need for a majority in parliament. It had 186 seats in the outgoing parliament.
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The Socialists (PSOE) were predicted to win 81-85 seats; Podemos 76-80 and Ciudadanos (Citizens) 47-50.The Socialists (PSOE) were predicted to win 81-85 seats; Podemos 76-80 and Ciudadanos (Citizens) 47-50.
Podemos appears to have won a higher percentage of votes (21.7%) than the Socialists (20.5%) nationwide, but would get fewer seats due to Spain's electoral system.Podemos appears to have won a higher percentage of votes (21.7%) than the Socialists (20.5%) nationwide, but would get fewer seats due to Spain's electoral system.
Turnout was put at about 58.4% - up slightly compared to the 2011 election.
Analysts say several outcomes are now possible, including a centre-right-led coalition between the PP and Ciudadanos or a centre-left pact between the Socialists and Podemos and others.Analysts say several outcomes are now possible, including a centre-right-led coalition between the PP and Ciudadanos or a centre-left pact between the Socialists and Podemos and others.
Spain's economy, corruption allegations and a separatist drive in the prosperous north-eastern region of Catalonia were all dominant issues in the election.
Mr Rajoy's administration adopted tough austerity measures and job reforms that, although unpopular, have been credited with returning the Spanish economy to growth.
However, unemployment remains high at 21%, the second-highest rate in the EU after Greece, although it has fallen from its 2013 peak of 27%.
The PP has also been damaged by corruption scandals.
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