(CPOD) Feb. 27, 2004 - The ruling Popular Party (PP) holds a slight advantage in Spain's upcoming general election, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 41 per cent of respondents would support the PP, a three per cent lead over the Socialist Worker's Party (PSOE).

Spanish president Jose Maria Aznar will not seek a new term. First vice-president and government speaker Mariano Rajoy was chosen as the new PP leader in August 2003. The opposition PSOE is currently led by Jose Luis R. Zapatero.

The two main contenders presented their platforms and slogans this month. The PP's campaign, at an estimated cost of $16.1 million U.S., is based on the phrase "Together, we can achieve more." Rajoy has promised changes to environmental laws, as well as a plan to stop domestic violence.

United Left (IU) and Catalonia's Convergence and Union (CiU) are backed by five per cent of respondents, followed by the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) with two per cent. The election is scheduled for Mar. 14.

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