Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has repeatedly stated his intention to complete the legislative term and hold Spain’s next general election on schedule no later than August 2027, despite ongoing speculation fueled by the minority government’s reliance on regional parties such as Junts for parliamentary support. Recent regional contests, including snap votes in Extremadura and Aragon triggered by budget failures and a May 2026 Andalusian election where the conservative People’s Party secured a strong majority while the Socialists suffered heavy losses, have highlighted a rightward shift in voter sentiment. Corruption allegations against PSOE figures in 2025 and uncertainty surrounding the 2026 General State Budget have added pressure, though Sánchez has rejected opposition calls for an early dissolution. Key upcoming tests include budget negotiations and any shifts in coalition backing that could prompt the prime minister to exercise his constitutional prerogative to call a snap election.