In Spain, time is running out for a last-ditch deal to avert a fresh election
Party leaders are meeting with the king to see if Pedro Sánchez stands a chance of being voted back in as prime minister by deputies in Congress
Spain’s acting PM rejects latest offer for a “trial coalition” with leftist Podemos
A senior official from the conservative Popular Party suggests a grand union of the two main political groups to prevent a fresh parliamentary election in November
Spanish king calls political leaders for talks as deadline for new elections looms
The consultations with Felipe VI will determine whether the Socialist Party’s Pedro Sánchez has enough support in Congress to be voted back in as prime minister
Acting Spanish PM: “No coalition, no elections. There is a third way”
Speaking to EL PAÍS, Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party says that he still believes he can persuade left-wing Podemos to support him in the formation of a government
Spain’s voters upset at stalemate but divided over a new election, poll shows
The majority of Unidas Podemos and Socialist voters do not want to go back to the ballot boxes, but right-wing supporters defend a new vote
Spain left wondering how a bid to form a government failed so badly
Talks between the Socialist Party and leftist Unidas Podemos should not have ended this way. So why did they?
Caretaker government says talks with Podemos have “completely broken down”
Ahead of today’s second investiture vote, it is looking very unlikely that acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will be able to count on the support of the left-wing party
Fear of fresh election could produce last-minute governing deal in Spain
Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s first bid to form a government failed on Tuesday, with another key vote in Congress due to take place tomorrow
Acting PM urges Congress to back him so “Spain does not end up deadlocked”
During day one of this week’s investiture debate, Pedro Sánchez draws heavy criticism from the opposition for failing to mention the Catalan crisis
Socialists, Podemos seeking last-minute deal ahead of investiture debate
The left-wing party headed by Pablo Iglesias wants ministries and a deputy prime ministerial position in government with acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
Acting Spanish PM may head to investiture vote without support of Unidas Podemos
The leader of the anti-austerity party, Pablo Iglesias, warned that Pedro Sánchez will not have enough votes to be sworn in on the first round of voting, which is likely to take place on July 16
In Spain, parties argue over the meaning of “cooperation government”
Acting PM Pedro Sánchez and Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias have hit a stumbling block in their slow-moving negotiations to reach a deal ahead of an investiture vote
Socialists, Unidas Podemos agree to negotiate “government of cooperation”
The decision comes a day after the PSOE organizational secretary threatened new elections if the anti-austerity party does not drop its demands to be part of a coalition
After long wait, Spanish PM is ready for talks to form new government
Pedro Sánchez will meet with opposition leaders after being asked by King Felipe VI to submit to an investiture vote
Spanish PM plays waiting game ahead of bid for a second term
In a fractured post-election scenario, Pedro Sánchez is keeping his Socialist Party’s options open until all groups have made their positions clear
In wake of inconclusive elections, key governments are still up for grabs in Spain
Center-right Ciudadanos is under growing pressure not to do deals with the far-right Vox, which could allow the left to form a government in the Madrid region and elsewhere
Spanish PM takes leading role in negotiations for EU’s top posts
The inconclusive results of the European election put Pedro Sánchez in a privileged position to build consensus over the makeup of the new parliament
After election victory, Spain’s PM exerts newfound leverage over the opposition
Poor showing of left-wing Podemos puts a damper on its plans for coalition government, while center-right Ciudadanos is now more open to deals with the PSOE
Socialists win big in Sunday’s elections but the right takes control of Madrid
The Popular Party continues to lose support, but avoids being overtaken by Ciudadanos. Divisions in the left and the poor showing of Podemos cause losses in the capital and its region
Spain’s Socialists moving closer to coalition government with Podemos
While acting PM Pedro Sánchez wants to lead a minority administration, lack of support from Ciudadanos and recent events in Congress are prompting him to reconsider
After top pick gets rejected, Spain’s PM makes new choice for Senate speaker
Pedro Sánchez has been forced to name a new candidate for the upper house after Catalan separatist parties vetoed his first nominee, Miquel Iceta
Acting PM uses election success to strengthen Spain’s position in the EU
Pedro Sánchez has become a leading figure of the European Socialists, a role he hopes to take advantage of to give the country a more important role in the 28-member bloc
Spain’s acting PM and opposition leader agree to open talks on Catalan crisis
The move represents a U-turn for Popular Party president Pablo Casado, who garnered a disastrous result at the April 28 election
Acting PM to Catalan independence parties: Don’t veto choice for Senate speaker
Blocking the appointment of Miquel Iceta, a man who “builds bridges,” would be “a bad start,” says Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist Party
Post-election Spain: “Agreeing to agree” is the only certainty so far
Acting PM Pedro Sánchez met with the leaders of Ciudadanos and Podemos on Tuesday in a bid to forge governing alliances following the general election of April 28
Post-election Spain: Don’t expect governing deals anytime soon
Despite the fragmented scenario, nobody is in a rush to negotiate until after the local, regional and European Union elections of May 26
Analysis: How did Sunday’s elections change Spain’s political landscape?
As support for the Popular Party crumbles, the PSOE took the highest number of seats but will need to reach a deal with Podemos and other smaller groups if it is to govern