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
As election campaign begins, parties seek to win over center and combat apathy
Spaniards will be going to the polls for the fourth time in four years on November 10, but there are already indications that many will be inclined to not vote this time around
Franco’s exhumation to take place on Thursday
After numerous setbacks, the Spanish government has announced that the body of the dictator will be transferred to a Madrid cemetery on October 24
In surprise Barcelona visit, Spanish PM warns that crisis is not over
Pedro Sánchez visited injured police officers in hospital but did not meet with the Catalan premier Quim Torra or offer a press conference
Catalan leader finds scant support for calls for new independence referendum
Quim Torra was met with near silence in the regional parliament on Thursday, after suggesting a repeat vote on secession from Spain, and even laying out a provisional schedule
Catalan premier comes under pressure for response to violent street protests
Quim Torra has been criticized for not doing more to stop the unrest, which erupted after the Supreme Court sentenced nine separatists to prison for their role in the 2017 breakaway attempt
Spain’s PM seeks joint response to growing street violence in Catalonia
There were 51 arrests and 125 people were injured following a night of clashes between police and protesters who lit fires and erected barricades in Barcelona, Tarragona, Sabadell and Lleida
Spanish government ready to exhume Franco’s remains if Supreme Court gives the green light
If the six judges approve the move at today’s ruling, the body of the former dictator could be removed from the Valley of the Fallen monument before the general election on November 10
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
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