Javier Casqueiro

Madrid admits that it is lagging behind the Catalan government in its outreach to the media

Mariano Rajoy scheduled to appear on witness stand on Wednesday as part of Gürtel corruption case

But Rajoy avoids all mention of conflict in Catalonia region over new pro-independence police chief

Of the 285,000 Catalans living abroad, just 5,000 have registered to vote in October 1 independence poll

Pep Guardiola backs separatist drive in the region, where tens of thousands marched on Sunday

Rajoy also in talks with Ciudadanos as regional leaders fail to settle on date for planned referendum

Interior Minister refuses to rule out taking control of northeastern region’s police force

In rare press conference at PP HQ, Mariano Rajoy challenges regional leader to appear in Congress

Deputy Prime Minister Sáenz de Santamaría issues an invitation to Carles Puigdemont

Rajoy, currently in Brazil, refuses to comment on Esperanza Aguirre’s decision to resign

Graft cases leave leader unable to capitalize on economic growth and weakness of other parties

Cuban foreign minister describes ongoing talks between Havana and Madrid “beneficial”

European guidelines to the Brexit negotiations back Spanish demands for two-way talks with London

Deputy PM Soraya Sáenz Santamaría dismisses comparisons, citing sanctity of Spanish Constitution

Vulnerability of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s minority government shown over the last week

Mariano Rajoy spoke with his opposite number, Theresa May, at a meeting on Friday morning

Foreign minister denies Spanish government keeping quiet about US president’s controversial orders

Spanish PM says end to Syrian conflict “a priority for the international community”

PP’s Mariano Rajoy sends deputy leader to arrange meeting with region’s pro- independence leaders

PM Mariano Rajoy replaces three key figures, but leaves economy and finance in the same hands

Alberto Garzón of the United Left calls Socialist decision to enable a PP government “a betrayal”

But Socialists warn nothing should be taken for granted before its Federal Committee meeting

Investiture session could be held on October 26 or 27, just in time to meet the deadline

PSOE leaders, already struggling to put their party back together, accuse Popular Party of moving the goalposts

Pedro Sánchez’s resignation leaves main opposition deeply divided on best way to avoid third election

Embattled leader Pedro Sánchez asks supporters not to rally outside party headquarters on Saturday

Main opposition Socialists cannot agree on whether to let conservatives form a government