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Iglesias will play key role in Spain's elections

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SPAIN
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Geographic: Spain, EUR, Greece, Venezuela
Topical: economy, international relations, politics, social, election, government, opposition, party, policy, regional
ISSN:
2633-304X
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Profile of Pablo Iglesias.

Pablo Iglesias consolidated his leadership of Podemos during the second half of 2014 and is leading a major challenge to both the governing Popular Party (PP) and the opposition Socialist Party (PSOE) in this year's local, regional and general elections. A specialist in political communication who became well known as a TV presenter and political chat-show participant, his personal credibility will be crucial to Podemos's performance.

  • He has pledged to call elections to a constituent assembly and supports Catalan demands for the 'right to decide' the relationship to Spain.
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