Spain's King Felipe is expected to invite acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to try to form a government.
Since inconclusive elections in July, political parties have been trying to form a coalition with a majority in parliament.
If they fail, Spanish voters will face another round of elections in the coming months.
Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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