"The no-confidence motion goes against the political stability that our country needs and it goes against the economic recovery. Instead, they need to agree on who the next leader should be, making it harder for opposition parties to reach consensus. To succeed, the motion will need the support of an absolute majority of 176 lawmakers, a difficult task as the opposition parties are deeply divided. Analysts said Ciudadanos has no reason to support a no-confidence motion that could lead to an alternative left-wing government headed by the Socialists. "The motion presented by Sanchez, with what we imagine is the support of populists and separatists, is not Ciudadanos' motion.

Source: Bangkok Post May 25, 2018 13:52 UTC