What Happened Spain's ruling center-left Socialist Party (PSOE) claimed victory in the country's general election on April 28. The PSOE won 28.6 percent of the vote and 123 seats in parliament — a gain of 38 seats, but still far below the 176 needed for an absolute majority. The center-right People's Party (PP) received 16.7 percent of the vote and 66 seats, with the center-right Ciudadanos receiving 15.8 percent of the vote and 57 seats. The left-wing Unidas Podemos (UP) received 14.3 percent of the vote and 42 seats, while the far-right Vox party will enter the Spanish parliament for the first time ever after obtaining 10.2 percent of the vote and 24 seats. What Happens Next Because 176 seats are needed to appoint a government, electing Spain's next prime minister will require long negotiations between multiple parties.