Podemos leader sues PP official for linking him to ETA, Castro and Chávez
Aguirre says she is “happy” over legal action as it will force new Spanish party to take clear stand
Internal pressure pushed government to backtrack on abortion reform
Popular Party leaders fear damage that planned toughening of legislation could do at the polls
Royal abdication law to be put to rare voice vote in Congress
Leftists force a roll call procedure over legislation that will enable the handover of the Spanish throne
Why the Popular Party’s European candidate was finally forced to apologize
Politician Miguel Arias Cañete caused a storm after making sexist comments about Socialist rival But he waited five days before saying sorry, describing what he said as “unfortunate”
Spanish conservatives forgive sexist remarks by their European contender
Women at Popular Party rally play down Arias Cañete’s views about male “intellectual superiority”
Spanish politician went easy on TV debate opponent so as to not look “sexist”
Popular Party’s European candidate did not want to appear to be “intimidating a defenseless woman” Arias Cañete says he was worried about abusing his “intellectual superiority” over Socialist rival
Spanish politician shot dead in apparent revenge attack in León
Isabel Carrasco Lorenzo, 59, was head of Provincial Council Two suspects arrested, one of whom had worked at the Council and reportedly owed money
Popular Party politician shot dead in broad daylight in León
Head of Provincial Council, Isabel Carrasco, was gunned down on the street on Monday afternoon A female suspect has been detained by police, along with her daughter
Aznar rejects PP’s belated offer to join European campaign run
Party announces “two major rallies” with former PM after he complained about being left out
PP selects agriculture minister to head party slate at European elections
Arias Cañete had been mentioned as a possible candidate for months
“The law is the same for everyone,” says Madrid mayor about Aguirre incident
“If there is anyone capable of turning this around, it’s Esperanza,” say regional deputies
Son of Adolfo Suárez announces that former PM’s death is “imminent”
Spain’s first democratic premier, who has Alzheimer’s disease, could die within 48 hours
Government footage provides no clues to migrants’ death by drowning
Opposition had demanded that Interior Ministry clear up Civil Guard’s role in Ceuta tragedy
Popular Party fast-tracks quashing of universal justice
Decision is “a dark day for human rights,” says opposition
A surprise candidate to head the Andalusian Popular Party
PM apparently foils his deputy’s plans with appointment
Extremadura’s PP premier wants common front with PSOE over abortion
José Antonio Monago offers to help Socialists pressure government into changing text of reform
Rajoy looks to 2015 race with soothing pledges for tax reform and stimulus measures
PM bashes Rubalcaba for being negative and blames Socialist leader for current “agony”
PP barons call for unity after fissures appear in party
Group begins its conference in Valladolid with rumblings about stance toward terrorism
Aznar deepens PP split by snubbing party conference
Former PM blames international commitments as divide widens over ETA policies
PP leader in Europe Mayor Oreja will not stand in next elections
Veteran spokesman in European Parliament offers no explanation as to why he is stepping down
Extremadura PP urges government to shelve abortion reform
Eurodeputies open new front in Brussels in united rejection of “human rights violation”
How 2013 brought a constant state of crisis to the Popular Party
Mired in corruption, and with the police recently having searched its party HQ, the government is unable to shake off controversy two years into its mandate
Government opens inquiry into proposed electricity hikes
Rates due to increase by over 11 percent in January
Private security guards to get powers to arrest people on the street
Legislation approved by PP, CiU and PNV at congressional committee Law will apply to areas such as bank cash machines and sporting and cultural events
Minister denies witch hunt at Tax Agency but claims department filled with Socialists
A rash of firings raises questions about decisions made at office
PP secretary general claims all accounting books are legitimate
Ruling party will ask prosecutors to examine finances, De Cospedal announces Architect’s fees for remodeling headquarters are included in bookkeeping, PP claims
Rajoy’s PP suffers painful splits just as the economy perks up
Many party chiefs are asking for more leadership as corruption scandals continue to mount