The May 2026 Andalusian regional election left the PP short of a majority despite its plurality, positioning Vox’s 15 seats as the decisive factor for any centre-right administration under incumbent president Juanma Moreno. Negotiations centre on Vox’s demands for “national priority” policies on immigration and benefits alongside cabinet representation, contrasted with the PP’s preference for external support only to preserve its moderate positioning ahead of the 2027 general election. Precedents from PP-Vox pacts in other regions show varying degrees of cabinet inclusion, while recent signals of possible repeat elections or abstention deals sustain the tight trader balance around even odds. Key upcoming catalysts include formal investiture talks, policy concessions, or internal party pressures that could shift the likelihood of ministerial posts versus mere parliamentary backing.