Spanish Congress to suspend jailed Catalan deputies from their seats
The new parliament is convening today, and will likely follow regulatory guidelines against the pro-independence leaders caught up in criminal proceedings
The new parliament is convening today, and will likely follow regulatory guidelines against the pro-independence leaders caught up in criminal proceedings
The five pro-independence leaders have completed the paperwork to assume office after the Supreme Court granted them permission to leave jail, where they are being held in custody for their role in the 2017 separatist drive
Parties that support Catalan independence are unlikely to back Prime Minister Sánchez’s plan, meaning that a general election could be called for the coming months
This marks the second time that Quim Torra has ignored instructions from election officials, who are seeking to ensure political neutrality ahead of polls in April and May
The agreement sets out stricter rules to determine the fiscal residency of individuals and businesses
The dictator’s family, who will be given 15 days to choose an alternative resting place, have promised to fight the decision at the Supreme Court
But a government by Ciudadanos and Popular Party depends on support from the far-right Vox party
Spanish government says it will forge ahead with plans to take late dictator out of Valley of the Fallen
Widespread demonstrations are planned in Barcelona to coincide with a meeting there of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Cabinet, something that has been interpreted by some as a “provocation”
Pablo Casado accused the prime minister of being weak at a charged congressional session on Wednesday
In the wake of the killing of Laura Luelmo, the conservatives are the only group that wants to keep legislation that went into effect in 2015
Socialist Party chief Pedro Sánchez hardened his tone against the supporters of independence in Congress today, comparing the situation in the region with Brexit
Grandchildren of the Spanish dictator say they will fight to rebury his body in the landmark La Almudena cathedral if they cannot stop the exhumation
But the success of the socially progressive budget plan depends on uncertain support from Brussels and from Catalan separatists
Former Spanish PM has overcome the shock of the no-confidence vote and is now enjoying meals with friends and regular office hours at a property registrar’s office
In the wake of the resignation of Health Minister Carmen Montón, focus has turned onto Pedro Sánchez’s academic record. The Socialist Party, meanwhile, is calling on PP leader Pablo Casado to quit
Heads of France and Spain produce eight-point document detailing views on how to solve migrant crisis
Socialist Party Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the days of hard-line policies and sanctions are over
Peruvian police have detained the head of a cult accused of holding three women hostage
Army reserve colonel Pedro Baños is a regular contributor to Russia-funded outlets ‘RT’ and ‘Sputnik’
Members of the defeated Popular Party government can return to their civil servant positions, and most also retain their status as deputy
Spanish government suspects Nicolás Maduro wants to restore relations to improve country’s international standing as it heads into elections
Mariano Rajoy begins a two-day trip to reinforce bilateral business ties and encourage investment
Spanish authorities question use of EU warrants after German justice system dismisses rebellion charges against former Catalan premier
Politicians and diplomats are vague about post-Brexit voting rights of some 300,000 British expats
The Cabinet decision comes in the wake of Caracas declaring Spain’s chief diplomat in the country persona non grata
Michel Barnier meets with government representatives and business figures and offers support to Spain over Gibraltar question