# Feijóo and Abascal Compete for Dominance in Spain's Right-Wing Bloc The PP and Vox leaders vie for voters while defining their distinct political paths. - **Source:** [El Mundo – España](https://www.elmundo.es/espana) - **Published:** 2026-11-03 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/014ed03b-1de5-44a3-a509-c2bb768a601f ## Electoral Battle for Influence Alberto Núñez Feijóo of the PP and Santiago Abascal of Vox are engaged in a silent struggle for a shared electorate. Recent data from Sigma Dos indicates 1.5 million voters are currently shifting between these two parties. Both leaders are now attempting to define their specific weight within the broader right-wing coalition. ## Divergent Visions for Governance Feijóo advocates for a clear mandate to facilitate national reconstruction, emphasizing management as his primary virtue. Conversely, Abascal demands a more forceful political shift, rejecting the necessity of constant consensus. While Feijóo fears the instability of constant negotiation, Abascal argues that greater electoral support for Vox would enable more radical policy changes. ## Fiscal Policy Disagreements Abascal proposes drastic cuts to public subsidies for political parties, unions, and business associations. Although the PP and Vox have previously agreed to halve some funding in regional governments, Feijóo remains more conciliatory. He recently urged unions to cancel a general strike, avoiding the confrontational approach favored by the Vox leadership. ## Ideological Spending Conflicts The two parties diverge significantly on what constitutes ideological spending. Abascal explicitly targets public funding for climate and gender policies. While the PP shares some skepticism regarding green initiatives, Feijóo maintains a more moderate stance on gender laws, confirming he will not repeal existing legislation, unlike the more radical proposals from Vox. ## Convergence on Immigration Immigration has become a rare area of policy alignment between the two parties. Abascal noted that the PP has shifted its position closer to Vox, which he views as a return to common sense. Both parties are now adopting stricter rhetoric regarding irregular migration and the management of nationalization processes in Spain. ## Shifting Campaign Dynamics Abascal believes the PP's recent normalization of relations with Vox has effectively neutralized Pedro Sánchez's campaign strategy. In 2023, the incumbent Prime Minister successfully used the fear of Vox to mobilize voters. Abascal argues that the current alignment between the two right-wing parties prevents Sánchez from utilizing that same fear-based political tactic. ## Regional Governance Precedents The tension between the two leaders is informed by their existing coalition governments in four autonomous communities. Abascal expressed dissatisfaction with the current pace of reforms in these regions, signaling to voters that a stronger mandate is required. This experience serves as a testing ground for their potential future cooperation at the national level. ## Strategic Political Implications The outcome of this competition will determine the future structure of the Spanish right. As both parties seek to capture the same 1.5 million floating voters, their ability to balance radical demands with moderate appeal remains critical. The upcoming election will clarify whether the electorate prefers Feijóo's management-focused approach or Abascal's call for change. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.elmundo.es/elecciones/elecciones-generales/2026/11/04/6aea5724fc6c83b35c8b45d3.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._