Q&A: Spanish general election
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Spanish demonstrators protest against tough economic conditions days before the elections
Spain will elect a new lower and upper house on 20 November, four months before the end of the current four-year parliamentary term. Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero called the election amid concerns over the economy. His Spanish Socialist Workers' Party faces a strong challenge from the centre-right Popular Party.
Why call an early election?
Who are the main players?
What are the main issues?
What are the polls saying?
How big a factor is Eta's cease-fire?
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