Spanish Government and PSOE face electoral losses in Ceuta and Melilla

Reports indicate that the Spanish Government and the PSOE party consider Ceuta and Melilla lost electorally following the recent crisis. Internal documents suggest a strategy to minimize damage to President Pedro Sánchez’s image by framing him as a brave leader facing international pressure from entities in Israel, Russia, the United States, and parts of the European Union.

The political strategy involves a “victimization” narrative, portraying the President as a defender of Spanish interests who will increase social and real investment in the autonomous cities. There are indications that the PSOE anticipates a rise in support for Vox due to the immigration crisis, which they believe may help consolidate their own voter base by mobilizing those who might otherwise abstain.