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Spanish voters opposed to new election to break deadlock

4794The majority of voters in Spain are against having another election to end the existing political stalemate, wanting instead that parties agree on a coalition government.

The December election gave the ruling centre-right People's Party (PP) the most seats but well short of a parliamentary majority.

 The Socialists (PSOE) took second place with leftist newcomer Podemos coming third, while centrist upstart Ciudadanos placed fourth.

The elections broke the 40-year dominance of the PP and PSOE and meant that at least three parties had to form an alliance.

A monthly opinion survey indicated that 61% want to see such an agreement while 33% favoured a new election.

The survey also indicated that the results of a new election would be only marginally different, resulting in the same impasse.

King Felipe will meet party leaders during the week in an attempt to broker agreement.

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