And since his Socialists formed a government three years ago with the hard-left Podemos, the points of friction have been many, including Spain’s U-turn on Western Sahara, arms deliveries to Ukraine and the transgender rights law.
But the latest falling out, which centres on changes to a landmark law to fight sexual violence that has been championed by Podemos, appears to be the most serious yet.
Known as “Only yes means yes”, the law came into force in October.
because their credibility is at stake in the eyes of “the more moderate electorate” and they also risk “demoralising the left”, she said.
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