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Yolanda Diaz of Sumar said, “Many people were worried, and tonight, they will sleep more soundly,” regarding national and international concerns about a rightwing bloc forming between PP and Vox.
Meanwhile, the leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, who lost popularity compared to the 2019 elections, criticised the PP government in his speech and warned that “Pedro Sánchez, even after losing the election, could still block the formation of a government.”
Record Voter Turnout
With a 70.33 per cent voter turnout that was four points higher than the 2019 elections, and despite scorching hot temperatures in the middle of July, in the peak of summer holidays, 24 million people cast their ballots, including by post in one of the recordbreaking numbers of mail votes cast in Spain.
With such close results, a likely outcome may be a call for new elections, with Pedro Sánchez remaining in Moncloa as Prime Minister.
SPAIN secured a prominent spot in the 2023 Henley Passport Index, updated on Thursday, July 20. The Spanish passport ranked as one of the world’s most powerful passports.
Based on official data from the International Air Transport Association, the index reveals which passports offer visafree access to the most countries. Surprisingly, Japan, which held the top spot for five years, has now slipped to third place. Singapore claims the new title as the country with the most powerful passport, allowing its citizens visafree access to an impressive 192 out of 227 recognised countries or territories.
Spain shares second place with Germany and Italy, offering visafree access to 190 destinations. Japan joins six other nations in third place, granting its passport holders access to 189 countries without visas.
Spain’s high ranking reflects the country’s open approach to international travel, providing its citizens with the freedom to explore a wide range of destinations without the need for visas.
Denmark
Vingegaard’s victory
DANISH rider Jonas Vingegaard clinched backto-back Tour de France victories, comfortably securing the title ahead of his main rival Tadej Pogacar. The 26-year-old celebrated with his Jumbo-Visma teammates on the iconic Champs-Elysees, expressing his joy and looking forward to the possibility of a third win.
Rainforest alliance
DENMARK’S Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen showed interest in contributing to Brazil's Amazon Fund during a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The fund, aimed at combating deforestation, faced setbacks when former President Jair Bolsonaro froze it in 2019. With Lula da Silva back in office, Denmark's financial pledge strengthens international preservation efforts.
