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Juanma Moreno calls Andalusian elections for May 17
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Andalusia's Junta president, Juanma Moreno, announced Parliament's dissolution and regional elections for May 17, advancing the date initially set for June. The move follows a full four-year term, unseen in 14 years, aiming to boost turnout by avoiding events like the Pope's visit. PSOE candidate María Jesús Montero will leave her role as Spain's first deputy prime minister to focus on the campaign.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González affirmed he is a socialist during a talk with Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno in Seville, amid the pre-campaign period. The event, focused on the Duchess of Alba, has caused discomfort in the Andalusian PSOE. González criticized the current state of Spain's railways.
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Ione Belarra, Podemos general secretary, launched the Andalusian pre-campaign in Seville without confirming if her party will run alone or join other left-wing forces. She limits herself to saying they will seek the 'strongest' candidacy to stop Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla. Regional elections will be called in April.