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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Feijóo and Abascal vie for the rural vote amid negotiations in the autonomous communities: 'We will not accept lessons from those who have never governed'

Spanish political leaders Feijóo and Abascal are competing for the rural vote in Castilla y León while negotiating governance issues in other regions.

Feb 28 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo, to Vox: 'We will not accept lessons from those who have never governed and who, when they governed, left'

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of the PP, defends his party's long-standing control of Castilla y León while criticizing Vox for their political failures and calling for a focus on effective governance.

Feb 28 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP, Vox, and Junts prevent the processing of Díaz's initiative to ban layoffs in companies relocating outside the EU

A right-wing majority in the Spanish Congress has blocked a proposal aimed at banning layoffs for companies relocating outside the European Union.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government appeals to the Constitutional Court regarding cuts to LGTBI+ regulations in the Valencian Community

The Spanish Government is challenging the Constitutional Court's changes to LGTBI+ regulations introduced by the PP and Vox in the Valencian Community.

Feb 24 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Senate postpones the testimony of Zapatero's payer as Marlaska states they cannot locate him

The Spanish Senate has postponed the testimony of Julio Martínez, who has been paying former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, due to claims that he could not be located.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The measures that the PP proposes to Vox: 'Rejection of climate policies that destroy jobs,' condemnation of 'all' violence, maximum tax cuts and reducing 'subsidies'

The PP outlines key proposals for collaboration with Vox, prioritizing significant tax reductions and a rejection of certain climate policies.

Feb 23 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP leadership changes strategy and will now participate in negotiations in Extremadura and Aragon after agreeing with Vox on a new "framework"

The PP party in Spain has shifted its approach and will now engage in negotiations with Vox in Extremadura and Aragon to ensure coherency and facilitate agreements.

Feb 23 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP and Vox agree to reset negotiations in Extremadura and Aragón to overcome the blockage

The Spanish political parties PP and Vox have decided to reset their negotiations to elect regional presidents in Extremadura and Aragón, moving past Vox's previous demand for government positions.

Feb 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP launches an attack on Marlaska for "sabotaging" the appearance in the Senate of Julio Martínez, "possible front man" of Zapatero

The People's Party (PP) in Spain criticizes Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska for allegedly obstructing the Senate appearance of Julio Martínez, who is identified as a potential intermediary for former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

Feb 22 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Necessary Shake-Up

The newly proposed unity of Spanish left parties, while seen as a positive step, still lacks a viable political program or leadership.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nathan Shachar: 'Far-right' Vox shakes up the circles of Spanish politics

The Vox party, representing Spain's radical right, has become a significant and alarming competitor to both the ruling socialist PSOE and the conservative PP after recent regional elections.

Feb 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The noise of the nuts of Mañueco: the PP campaign in Castilla y León stumbles on social media

The PP campaign in Castilla y León, led by Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, faces ridicule on social media due to its outdated presentation and lack of emotional engagement.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Antonio Castillo Algarra resigns from the Spanish Ballet of Madrid, close to Emilio Viciana and the PP deputies who left their seats

Antonio Castillo Algarra has resigned from the Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid following the dismissal of Education Minister Emilio Viciana and the resignation of three PP deputies.

Feb 18 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The left also opens up to ban the burka 'to protect rights' after rejecting Vox's initiative

Spanish left-wing parties are now considering banning the burka to protect women's rights, following the rejection of a proposal by Vox and PP.

Feb 17 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox questions Guardiola's "zigzags" and calls for a "serious negotiation, away from media ups and downs and spectacle"

Vox criticizes the inconsistencies of Extremadura's acting president, María Guardiola, regarding negotiations and demands a more serious approach.

Feb 17 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government rejects the ban on the burka pushed by Vox and PP

The Spanish government has rejected a proposal from Vox and the People's Party (PP) to ban the burka and niqab in public spaces, citing concerns over religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP fears losing rural votes due to its support for the Mercosur agreement

The Spanish People's Party (PP) is concerned about losing rural votes following its support for the Mercosur trade agreement amid protests from farmers.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rebeca Torró, Secretary of Organization of the PSOE: "There are comrades like García-Page who buy into the PP framework. I don't understand it"

Rebeca Torró discusses her role within the PSOE, addressing internal criticism and the party's strategic direction following recent events and scandals.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Alberto Núñez Feijóo: 'I will create a nationality law with the requirements to hold the honor of being Spanish'

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party (PP), plans to introduce a nationality law in Spain that outlines the requirements to become a Spanish citizen.

Feb 15 • 01:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Urgency in the Left

The Spanish left is increasingly urgent about uniting for electoral strategy due to the rising influence of the far-right Vox party.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP lashes out against the government's new sovereign fund

The People's Party (PP) criticizes the Spanish government's newly announced sovereign fund, claiming it is a façade to hide its poor management of European recovery funds.

Feb 12 • 16:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who is to blame for Vox's growth? Sánchez rejects it and Feijóo avoids it

Spanish political leaders are grappling with the question of why the far-right Vox party is growing, with President Sánchez blaming the PP for enabling it, while opposition leader Feijóo dodges responsibility.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox's Operation 2031: Le Penization to Surpass the PP and 'Reach 35%'

Vox is shifting its strategy towards a more radical approach to surpass the PP in Spanish politics, aiming for 35% support with a focus on issues relevant to disenfranchised voters.

Feb 11 • 00:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez and Vox against the PSOE

This article discusses the political dynamics between Sánchez, the PSOE, and Vox, highlighting the ideological struggles within the Spanish right.

Feb 10 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

María Guardiola announces her intention to run for investiture and calls for an agreement to unblock Extremadura

María Guardiola, the candidate of the Popular Party in Extremadura, announces her intention to seek investiture as president of the Junta, urging for an agreement to move forward in forming a government.

Feb 10 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The rise of Vox perplexes the PP, which fears a long blockade

The Spanish PP is confused by the ongoing rise of Vox and fears political stagnation as they struggle to counteract its growing influence.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Video | The victory of the PP against the rise of Vox and other headlines from the electoral night in Aragón

The article covers the electoral victory of the Popular Party (PP) in Aragón, highlighting the rise of the far-right Vox party and the disappointment surrounding the candidacy of Alegría.

Feb 8 • 23:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP retreats in the face of Vox's push and the PSOE falls to its historic low

The Partido Popular (PP) has faced a setback in the Aragon elections, losing seats while Vox gains strength, illustrating a significant shift in Spanish politics.

Feb 8 • 22:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox brings the bipartisanship to its second crisis

The recent elections in Aragón saw significant losses for both the PSOE and PP, while Vox doubled its representation, indicating a shift in the political landscape.

Feb 8 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo and Abascal are getting closer to La Moncloa

Feijóo and Abascal, leaders of the Spanish right, are urged to unify and strengthen their coalition for a successful approach to governance in Spain.

Feb 8 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Ponferrada to Móstoles: attacking the complainant or investigating the accused

The article discusses the implications of the 'Salazar case' for the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the political strategies of the People's Party (PP) regarding sexual harassment allegations.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Tezanos claims there is a 'political battle' involving Feijóo and the president of the bishops to prevent Catholics from voting for PSOE

José Félix Tezanos asserts that there is a political strategy aimed at dissuading Catholic voters from supporting the PSOE, with involvement from PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, Luis Argüello.

Feb 7 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Aragonese PP resorts to agitator Vito Quiles and a group that sings 'Let's go back to 1936' for its campaign closing

The Aragonese PP controversially concludes its campaign with activist Vito Quiles and the group Los Meconios, who are known for their performance of a song referencing the Spanish Civil War.

Feb 6 • 07:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will appeal to the Constitutional Court against the modification of the Valencian trans law promoted by PP and Vox

The Spanish government plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court against amendments to the Valencian trans law pushed by PP and Vox, insisting that Valencians should not have fewer rights than the rest of the Spanish population.

Feb 5 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Government concedes and will carry pensions in a single decree as requested by PP and Junts

The Spanish government has agreed to present pension reforms in a single decree as requested by the opposition and leftist partners, despite previous setbacks in Congress.

Feb 3 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Criticism to Hoax

The article discusses the political debate surrounding the Spanish government's initiative to legalize over 800,000 irregular immigrants, criticizing the PP for resorting to demagoguery rather than providing substantive arguments.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Llorca condemns the PP councilor who insulted Sánchez at a rally in Teruel, but will not expel her from the party

Juanfran Pérez Llorca, the president of the Generalitat, condemned the actions of the Vallanca councilor Belén Navarro for insulting the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a rally in Teruel, but appreciated her immediate reaction and decided against expelling her from the party.

Feb 2 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The PP asks for a 'willingness' to learn Catalan from migrants seeking regularization in the Balearic Islands and Vox prioritizes Spanish

The PP insists that migrants seeking legal residency in the Balearic Islands must show a willingness to learn Catalan, while Vox argues that priority should be given to speaking Spanish.

Feb 2 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Moncloa plans to divide the PP with bilateral meetings on financing and believes that Junts will not reject more money for Catalonia

The Spanish government aims to create divisions within the PP by organizing bilateral meetings on financing, expecting Junts to eventually accept additional funding for Catalonia.

Jan 16 • 03:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Trump Forces the PP to Immerse Itself in the World of Magical Realism with Venezuela

The article discusses how Donald Trump's actions and policies are impacting European political parties, particularly the Spanish PP, forcing them to adopt a surreal and unrealistic perspective regarding their relationship with Venezuela.

Jan 15 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The PP attacks Albares and the Government: 'Zapatero has been the great whitewasher of the Chavista tyranny'

The People's Party (PP) criticizes the Spanish government and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for allegedly using Venezuelan political prisoners as a political excuse while accusing them of having a double moral regarding Venezuela.

Jan 15 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Albares proposes a Global Alliance for Multilateralism and the PP accuses him of 'whitewashing the Venezuelan dictatorship and demolishing Spanish democracy'

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares highlights the threats to peace and international norms and suggests forming a global alliance for multilateralism, while facing criticism from the PP for allegedly supporting tyrannical regimes.

Jan 15 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government relies on the partners of the investiture for new financing while maintaining pressure on the PP

The Spanish government is negotiating new financing with its investiture partners while putting pressure on the Popular Party.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government and Extremadura negotiate under pressure to end up in the Constitutional Court the law with which PP and Vox overturned the regional memory norm

The Spanish Government and the Junta of Extremadura are negotiating contentious points of the Extremadura Concordia Law, which was challenged by PP and Vox, amidst pressure to take the matter to the Constitutional Court if no agreement is reached.

Jan 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Sánchez and Feijóo seek date to meet on troop deployment to Ukraine with possible 'no' from PP on the table

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is initiating discussions with parliamentary groups regarding the potential deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine, starting with the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, amid concerns of a possible rejection from his party.

Jan 13 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Sánchez and Feijóo will meet in the coming days about sending troops to Ukraine

Pedro Sánchez and Alberto Núñez Feijóo are set to meet to discuss the deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine, with the PP stressing that national security, military expenditure, and the situation in Venezuela must also be addressed.

Jan 13 • 10:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez proposes a meeting with Feijóo on sending troops to Ukraine, but the PP demands a comprehensive defense pact

Pedro Sánchez seeks a meeting with opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo to discuss the potential deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine, but the Popular Party insists on a broader defense agreement.

Jan 13 • 09:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Abascal encourages surpassing Feijóo and threatens to demand proportional governments from the PP in the communities

Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, declares his intent to lead the Spanish government, not serve as Feijóo's vice president, while pushing for proportional government representation in regional governments amid rising poll numbers for his party.

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Value of Jordi Sevilla

Jordi Sevilla is one of the few post-PP politicians who speaks out, gaining merit for his willingness to advocate despite facing significant challenges.

Jan 12 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government asks the PP to support the financing system because it "benefits" its communities: "There is no territorial grievance"

The Spanish government urges the People's Party to back a new financing system that promises increased resources for regional governments, asserting that it will benefit their communities and dismissing claims of territorial inequity.

Jan 9 • 11:07 UTC

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