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Parties reach deal to vote in veteran Socialist as congressional speaker
The Popular Party, PSOE and Ciudadanos will give their support to Patxi López tomorrow
The Popular Party, PSOE and Ciudadanos will give their support to Patxi López tomorrow
PP, PSOE and Ciudadanos head towards agreement over Patxi López
Fragmented scenario makes coalitions necessary, but finding partners will not be easy
“You are not decent,” Pedro Sánchez tells Popular Party chief Rajoy in bitter encounter
Election campaign is focusing on the small screen, at the cost of major events
Socialist, Podemos and Ciudadanos candidates face PP number two in election encounter
The three PM candidates who participated in encounter all receive passing grades in poll
The candidates aspiring to replace PM Rajoy swap views on jihadism, the economy and more The lively encounter features bitter confrontations but also a new tone and style
Socialist, Ciudadanos and Podemos heads to discuss their proposals tonight on elpais.com
Judges accept appeal lodged by opposition Ciudadanos, Popular Party and Socialists
Criminal Prosecution Law seeks to reduce inquiry times without granting extra resources
Spokesperson for governing party, Rafael Hernando, responds to EC report
International representatives in Madrid receive 20th memo defending sovereignty drive
Party leaders Sánchez and Iglesias both claim new UK Labour chief as their own
Spanish government describes Catalonia Day march as “campaign event” for premier
But former government partner says premier Mas is being dragged into sovereignty process
Five conservative deputies abstain or vote against their own party’s bill
The Socialists and emerging party Podemos reach pacts wherever possible PM Mariano Rajoy sends out tweet with veiled criticism of “sectarian” agreements
Descendants of those expelled 500 years ago will not have to give up their own nationality
This time, the government hopes there will be no more rebels within its ranks Original plans to eliminate terminations on demand are now reduced to parental consent
PM Rajoy warns PSOE that deals with extreme leftist groups would be “bad for stability”
Party heavyweights express support for strategy announced by Esperanza Aguirre Veteran politician is seeking deal with Socialists and Ciudadanos to secure Madrid City Hall
But PM sees no need for major reforms despite widespread call for profound changes In Madrid, conservative mayoral nominee sounds out Socialists to keep leftist out of office
Plan Pive seeks to boost car sales, while Family Support Plan includes new tax deductions Working mothers will see their pensions boosted according to how many kids they have
Federico Trillo and PP deputy admit to working as consultants while serving in Congress
Mariano Rajoy says he found out about Rodrigo Rato’s arrest through the media
Regional officials and businessmen may have received €110 million, say auditors