The PSOE would be the most voted party in a general election according to the May barometer of the Center for Sociological Research (CIS) and would obtain 36.2% of the votes. The socialists lose two tenths compared to April and are 11.3 points behind the PP, which would get 24.9% of the votes. After two months of declines, Vox recovers 1.5 points and stands at 16.2% in voting intention. The institute led by José Félix Tezanos gives Sumar 5.7% of the votes and Podemos 2.5%.
Read more The 3-liter water dispenser that fits in any fridge and prevents refilling bottles all day long
The fieldwork for this barometer was carried out in the first days of the month, from the 4th to the 18th, fully coinciding with the campaign for the Andalusian elections on May 17. Therefore, the May study does not reflect the effect of these elections on the electorate, nor the impact of the indictment of former president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in the Plus Ultra case, nor the entry of the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard into the PSOE headquarters at the request of the magistrate of the National Court Santiago Pedraz, who is investigating an alleged “plot aimed at destabilizing judicial procedures” affecting the Government or that party.
However, it does reflect the agreements between the PP and Vox in Extremadura and Aragón, in which the popular party assumed far-right postulates such as the principle of “national priority,” which means privileging Spaniards over immigrants in access to aid, benefits, and public services. The CIS asks citizens for their opinion on this issue. “Are you very much in agreement, quite, little, or not at all in agreement that social policies are inspired by the principle of ‘national priority’?”
Read more The pack of 3 lightweight and breathable women’s tank tops ideal for training this summer
The majority, 38.1%, respond that they are “not at all in agreement” with that principle, 14.1% indicate they are “little in agreement,” 20.6% say they are “quite in agreement,” and 24% of respondents are “very much in agreement” that Spaniards should be prioritized over immigrants in access to aid and public services. Positive opinion about “national priority” is more common among PP and Vox voters, while voters of other parties mostly have a negative position: 77.6% of socialist voters, 79.9% of Sumar, 79.4% of ERC, 100% of EH Bildu, 81.5% of BNG, 68.9% of Coalición Canaria, 58.2% of Junts, and 55.3% of PNV.
43.9% of citizens consider that “national priority” is “compatible” with the Spanish Constitution versus 39.9% who say it is not. There is 14.8% of citizens who say they do not know if this principle is in accordance with the Fundamental Law.
Read more We analyze the best sleeping bags
