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How do Spanish elections work?

Spain's general elections are typically held every four years, but the Prime Minister has the power to call a snap election earlier, as happened in 2023. The 29 November election mentioned in the story is a scheduled general election, where citizens vote for members of the Congress of Deputies.

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