Juan Manuel Moreno said the People's Party (PP) achieved an excellent result in the Andalusian regional elections despite failing to secure an absolute majority.

The outcome forces the PP to seek external support or negotiate with other parties to govern, ending the party's period of unilateral control over the regional legislature.

Speaking from a podium on San Fernando street in Seville, Moreno addressed supporters in front of the regional PP headquarters. He used an academic metaphor to describe the party's performance, noting that while they did not receive top marks, the result remained strong.

"No hemos sacado matrícula de honor, pero sí sobresaliente," Moreno said [1].

The party obtained 53 seats in the Andalusian Parliament [2]. This represents a loss of five seats compared to the previous legislature [2]. Because an absolute majority requires 55 seats [2], the PP cannot pass legislation without cooperation from other factions.

Despite the loss of seats, the PP maintained a significant lead over its primary opponent. The party led the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) by approximately 19 percentage points [3].

Moreno focused his victory speech on the future of the region rather than the specific seat count. He promised to maintain the current trajectory of the regional government for the coming term.

"Prometo cuatro años más de estabilidad para Andalucía," Moreno said [4].

The loss of the absolute majority creates a new political dynamic in Seville. The PP must now navigate a parliament where they are the largest force but lack the numbers to govern independently, a shift that could influence policy priorities over the next four years.

“"No hemos sacado matrícula de honor, pero sí sobresaliente"”

The transition from an absolute majority to a plurality means Moreno's government will likely rely on pacts or abstentions to maintain power. While the 19-point lead over the PSOE suggests a strong mandate for the PP's general direction, the lack of 55 seats removes the party's ability to unilaterally dictate the regional legislative agenda.