The PSOE is now at 34.3% of the vote and remains the leading electoral force.
Madrid, 12 June 2025

The CIS conducted its monthly poll with the usual questions about voting intentions, assessments of leaders, and other current issues such as the Eurovision Song Contest and the 20th anniversary of the approval of same-sex marriage.

In June, the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) is projected to receive 34.3% of the estimated vote, while the Popular Party (PP) is projected to obtain 27.3%. VOX (Voice of Spain) is expected to receive 13.2%, Sumar (Sumar) 7%, and Podemos 4.2%.

Assessment of political leaders and preference as president

Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.18, followed by Yolanda Díaz with 3.97; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.51; and Santiago Abascal with 2.70.

Regarding preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 43.9% of those surveyed, ahead by 26.9 points over Alberto Núñez Feijóo (17%), Santiago Abascal (11%), Isabel Díaz Ayuso (9.1%), and Yolanda Díaz (6.4%).

Equal marriage

Twenty years after same-sex marriage was approved in Spain, 87.3% believe it was the first step toward achieving the rights of LGBTI+ people.

33.1% say the most important consequence of this law was society's perception of equality. For 31.6%, it was the recognition of a right for LGBTI+ people. And 15.3% said it was the starting point for the recognition of other rights.

Regarding the statement "The right of LGBTI+ people to marry is a positive achievement for society as a whole," 68.5% of the population strongly agrees, while 6.5% strongly disagree.

Regarding the question "We should be proud that Spain is a pioneer in improving the rights of LGBTI+ people," 56.4% strongly agree and 9% strongly disagree. Regarding "The existence of same-sex marriage has increased the protection of LGBTI+ people," 50.9% strongly agree and 7.6% strongly disagree.

Problems in Spain

The main problem currently existing in Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (32.5%), with 7 points more than in the May barometer, followed by immigration, which is the main problem for 18.5%, and political problems in general, for 18.4%.

When asked about the problems that personally affect respondents, the economic crisis and economic problems are in first place for 25.9%, housing (20.3%) and healthcare in third place for 19.4%.

Economic situation

65.5% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 23.1% who say it is bad or very bad.

When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 38.1% consider it very good or good, compared to 52.1% who say it is very bad or bad.

Eurovision

Eurovision was held on May 17, and 37.3% of Spaniards admit they watched the festival, while 62.6% say they did not.

Regarding the message TVE included at the beginning of the broadcast, which read, "In the face of human rights, silence is not an option. Peace and justice for Palestine," 58% of those surveyed who watched the festival agreed that the broadcaster did a good job, and 34.4% thought it was not.

Regarding the televoting debate, 65.5% of those who watched the festival followed the controversy, and 68.6% of those who watched the festival believe Melody was treated unfairly and biased, while only 18.1% believe she was treated fairly.

62.1% of those who watched Eurovision believe there was manipulation of the televoting, and 76.2% are in favor of abolishing this voting system if it lacks verification and oversight. Regarding the impartial audit of the televoting that TVE has requested, 79.6% of those who followed the festival believe it was the right thing to do.

Furthermore, 58.3% of Spaniards are in favor of expelling Israel from the festival, in the same way that Russia was expelled after invading Ukraine.