Spanish parliament to vote Thursday on Sanchez coalition: official

The Spanish parliament will vote Thursday to confirm the new government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is assured of a majority after securing the support of Catalan separatist parties.

The parliamentary debates will begin Wednesday at 1100 GMT with a vote of confidence expected Thursday, said Francina Armengol, president of the lower house.

In exchange for the votes of the Catalan separatists, Sanchez agreed to a controversial amnesty for those involved in a failed 2017 secession attempt. (BSS/AFP)