Spanish government to extend state of alarm until April 26
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the decision after contacting opposition leaders and scientific experts
Spanish government proposes new national pact for coronavirus recovery effort
After overnight deaths reach a new peak, the executive is also considering extending the state of alarm until April 26
Government counting on opposition support for coronavirus measures despite lack of dialogue
The Popular Party has leveled criticism against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, but the executive still believes it will have the backing of other groups in Congress
“Do we have a deal, Pedro?”: an inside look at the clash at EU coronavirus summit
The six-hour virtual gathering on Thursday to agree on a joint statement has been described as one of the most fascinating in recent memory
Spanish PM on coronavirus crisis: “The worst is yet to come”
In a national address on Saturday, Pedro Sánchez warned that the number of infections is set to rise next week and place the country’s healthcare system under even greater strain
Spanish political parties close ranks around the government in battle against the coronavirus
The priority for the administration now, as well as stopping the spread of the pandemic, will be the minimizing of the economic damage caused by the crisis
PM due to make statement after seven-hour debate on state of alert measures
Draft decree includes banning all journeys in Spain apart from travel to work or to buy food. The delay on Saturday was reportedly due to differences between the Socialists and their coalition partners, Unidas Podemos
Spanish government declares state of alarm
The measure will allow the authorities to limit the movement of citizens and to ration the use of services in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus
More Spanish politicians confirm they have been infected with the coronavirus
The leader of the far-right Vox party, Santiago Abascal, has announced via Twitter that he has Covid-19. The Spanish royal family has tested negative for the virus
Spanish PM calls for calm, warns of ‘difficult weeks’ ahead due to coronavirus crisis
Pedro Sánchez sought to play down political tensions on Tuesday, and announced that the EU would be more flexible with deficit targets due to Covid-19 outbreak
Catalan talks start with three hours of “therapy” about the origins of the crisis
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and regional premier Quim Torra were present at the first negotiations on the future of the region this Wednesday
Spanish government prepares measures to ease the country’s farming crisis
Proposed reforms are caught in a difficult balance between seeking fair prices and the impossibility of regulating them
Spanish PM meets with Catalan premier ahead of talks on region’s future
“Dialogue is the path,” says Pedro Sánchez after a 90-minute encounter with Quim Torra in Barcelona
Spanish PM backtracks on postponing talks with Catalan government
After announcing that he would not speak with politicians in Catalonia until after the regional election there, Pedro Sánchez has been pressured into accepting the dialogue
Police sources: Minister met Venezuelan vice-president to avoid her entry into Spain
Media reports claim that transportation chief José Luis Ábalos had secret talks with Delcy Rodríguez inside a private aircraft in Madrid’s Barajas airport in the early hours of Monday
Spanish prime minister announces date of meeting with Catalan premier
In his first interview since being sworn back into office, Pedro Sánchez said he would see Quim Torra in February, and promised to have a new budget passed by summer
PM announces pension hike, defends prosecutor general pick after first Cabinet meeting
Speaking to reporters, Pedro Sánchez said that he now has “no reservations” about the leader of his coalition partner Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, despite statements he made last year
Spain a step closer to having a government as PSOE, ERC finalize deal
The Socialist Party and the Catalan Republican Left have been negotiating for weeks in order to secure the latter’s abstention at an investiture debate that could see Pedro Sánchez voted back in as prime minister
Spanish Congress prepares for possible end-of-year investiture vote
As the Socialist Party and Catalan Republican Left get closer to a deal to get Pedro Sánchez sworn back into office, lawmakers are asked to stay near Madrid in case they need to rush back from holidays
Negotiations over Spanish PM’s investiture enter final phase
Despite a public clash, the Socialist Party and the separatist Catalan Republican Left continue to talk about a possible abstention that would allow Pedro Sánchez to be sworn into office
Spain’s PM has a governing deal; now he needs to sell it to Congress
Pedro Sánchez may have reached a preliminary agreement with the anti-austerity Unidas Podemos, but securing support from Catalan separatist lawmakers will prove tricky
Spain: How an “impossible” governing coalition was clinched in an hour
Within two days of Sunday’s repeat election, the Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos struck a deal that they had been unable to agree on for six months
Vox and Catalonia dominate the end of the election campaign in Spain
Issues like the economic slowdown have been dropped as candidates vie for undecided voters ahead of the vote on November 10
Spain’s PM: “The only way to ensure there is a government is to vote for the Socialist Party”
In an interview with EL PAÍS, Spain’s caretaker prime minister discusses Monday’s debate and what deals he is prepared to make if he does not win an absolute majority at the November 10 election
Frayed nerves among Spanish parties as Vox prospects rise ahead of Sunday election
Recent remarks by the caretaker PM have also infuriated prosecutors, adding uncertainty to a vote where the far right is expected to make significant gains
In bid to win voters, Spain’s PM moves toward the center at election debate
In a televised face-off on Monday night that could prove decisive, Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party talked tough on Catalonia with the four other candidates
Madrid to host UN climate summit after Chile cancels amid protests
The caretaker Socialist Party government proposed the Spanish capital as the new venue for the international event, which is set to take place between December 2 and 13
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