Concrete Steps on the Left
Spain's left-wing coalition, Sumar, is at a critical juncture as it seeks to establish a credible political identity ahead of upcoming general elections.
The power struggle for control of Sumar after Yolanda Díaz prompts an extraordinary congress to oust its coordinator
A power struggle within the Sumar party following Yolanda Díaz's departure has led to the announcement of an extraordinary congress to potentially replace its current coordinator, Lara Hernández.
This is how the deadlock with the Council of Ministers was: 'This plan has to come out, no matter what'
The article discusses the tension between Spanish leaders Pedro Sánchez and Yolanda Díaz regarding housing policies, culminating in an agreement to avoid government breakdown.
Sumar Movement will hold an assembly after the Andalusian elections to renew its leadership and redefine its identity
Sumar Movement plans to hold an assembly following the Andalusian elections to renew its leadership and clarify its political identity after Yolanda Díaz's withdrawal from the electoral race.
Breaking news on political affairs, live | Yolanda Díaz's no-show and the ministers of Sumar over housing measures delay the Council of Ministers
Yolanda Díaz and the ministers of Sumar did not attend a crucial meeting, causing a delay in the Council of Ministers related to housing policies.
The leftist parties are stirring over the deadlines and the predictions to replace Yolanda Díaz
Leftist parties in Spain are experiencing internal turmoil over the urgency of choosing a candidate to replace Yolanda Díaz after disappointing election results in Castilla y León.
The partners reject IU's rush to accelerate the selection of the candidate to replace Díaz
The leftist coalition Sumar is facing internal disputes as IU urges for a swift decision on a replacement for Yolanda Díaz, with no consensus on a candidate yet.
Bustinduy insists that he has been ruled out "many times already" as a candidate to lead the future Sumar
Pablo Bustinduy has reiterated that he has ruled himself out as a candidate for the leadership of Sumar, stating that no such offer has been made to him by left-wing parties.
The post-Yolanda battle erupts on the left: two sectors fight for leadership of Sumar while IU accelerates the candidate
A power struggle ensues within Spain's leftist coalition Sumar as factions vie for leadership following Yolanda Díaz's impending departure.
IU proposes to its allies to "accelerate" the replacement of Yolanda Díaz and have a candidate for the general elections before May
The leader of IU, Antonio Maíllo, urges the new leftist alliance to select a candidate to replace Yolanda Díaz ahead of the upcoming general elections, emphasizing the need for timely leadership transitions.
EU ‘held hostage’ by Trump over Iran war – Spanish deputy PM
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz criticizes the EU's submissive stance towards the US regarding its actions in Iran, warning of rising Euroskeptic sentiments.
Yolanda Díaz timidly enters the Castilla y León campaign two days before the closure
Yolanda Díaz and Ione Belarra support their candidates in Valladolid as the government reacts to the impacts of the conflict in Iran.
Merz turned Germany into US ‘vassal’ – Spanish deputy PM
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for making Germany subservient to the US, specifically in light of recent tensions involving trade threats from President Trump.
The CEOE turns down Yolanda Díaz and will not negotiate the 'democratization' of companies: 'It is a populist attack with a deep ideological burden'
The CEOE refuses to negotiate with Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz on company democratization, labeling the proposal as a populist attack.
Yolanda Díaz attacks Von der Leyen over her position on the Iran war and demands that she 'defend international legality': 'The other is barbarism'
Yolanda Díaz criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her stance on the Iran war, demanding a defense of international law.
Colau 'self-eliminates' as a candidate for the leftist front: 'Wants to collaborate but not lead'
Ada Colau has decided not to run as a candidate for the leftist coalition Sumar, which is seeking to replace Yolanda Díaz as its leader.
Díaz meets this Thursday with business and union leaders to design a social shield against the escalating conflict
Yolanda Díaz is convening social agents in Spain to discuss protective measures for workers and companies in light of the escalating military conflict in the Middle East.
Rufián sweeps among left-wing voters to lead a unity candidacy
Gabriel Rufián has emerged as the preferred leader for a leftist coalition, gaining substantial support among voters of left-leaning parties in Spain.
Yolanda Díaz approves the Intern Statute and attacks Garamendi again: 'Since he took a photo with Milei, he is unrecognizable'
Yolanda Díaz has approved the Intern Statute, which aims to protect interns' rights in Spain, while attacking Antonio Garamendi for opposing the legislation.
Rufián sweeps as a candidate among Sumar voters who largely reject Yolanda Díaz
Gabriel Rufián has emerged as the preferred candidate to succeed Yolanda Díaz among Sumar voters, with 70% backing him in light of leadership changes within the left coalition.
Gaspar Llamazares: "If the approach is once again that there is a brave left and a cowardly left, we have no solution"
Former leader of IU, Gaspar Llamazares, expresses regret over Yolanda Díaz's withdrawal and suggests that Rufián could be a presidential candidate.
Yolanda Díaz: 'Wherever I am, I will do everything possible so that Abascal does not govern'
Yolanda Díaz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, announces her resignation from leadership, stating her focus will be on preventing Abascal from coming to power.
Bustinduy fills the void left by Díaz and starts coordinating the ministries of Sumar
Following Yolanda Díaz's exit from the political scene, Bustinduy has taken over the coordination of Sumar's ministries, marking a new phase in the coalition government.
The left is boiling: conversations begin to replace Yolanda Díaz
The left-wing parties in Spain are in discussions to replace Yolanda Díaz as she has self-eliminated from the candidacy for upcoming elections.
Labor clarifies that seniority and eleven other bonuses cannot be eliminated when raising the minimum wage
The Spanish Ministry of Labor has announced a decree preventing companies from eliminating certain salary bonuses in response to minimum wage increases.
Urtasun rules himself out, just like Bustinduy, for the succession of Yolanda Díaz: 'My role is alongside the candidate we choose'
Ernest Urtasun and Pablo Bustinduy have both ruled themselves out as potential successors to Yolanda Díaz in leading a new left-wing coalition in Spain.
Yolanda Díaz, after announcing that she will not lead the left: 'We will continue gaining rights'
Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Second Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that she will not be a candidate for the left in the upcoming elections, while emphasizing her commitment to continue advocating for rights, particularly for transgender individuals in the workplace.
The resignation of Yolanda Díaz accelerates the debate on leadership in the left: what now?
Yolanda Díaz's resignation has sparked an urgent discussion about leadership succession within Spain's left-wing political space with no clear successor in sight.
Can Sumar survive Yolanda Díaz?
The Spanish left of PSOE embarks on a re-founding period in search of a new leader.
Yolanda Díaz's resignation removes the major obstacle to attracting Podemos to the left unity
Yolanda Díaz resigns from leading the new left coalition, facilitating a shift towards a united left in Spain.
Yolanda Díaz, the Refounder of the Left Who Aspired to the Heights but Reality Dimmed Her Star
Yolanda Díaz resigns from leading the new left coalition in Spain, stating she will not be a candidate in 2027 due to internal pressures.
Spanish Singer: Julio Iglesias Threatens to Sue the Spanish Labor Minister
Julio Iglesias is threatening legal action against Spain's labor minister Yolanda Díaz following allegations of abuse made by two women.
Ayuso on Yolanda Díaz's Withdrawal from the General Elections: 'All I Ask Is That She Hurries Up and Joins the PSOE and Completes its Downfall'
Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticized Yolanda Díaz's decision to withdraw from the upcoming general elections, suggesting she hurry to join the PSOE to contribute to its decline.
The wasteland after Yolanda Díaz's departure
The left of PSOE is facing a crisis as its previous anti-system project has become exhausted and fails to attract new indignados.
The six years of Yolanda Díaz at the head of the Ministry of Labor: from the collapse of temporality to the increases in the minimum wage
Yolanda Díaz has led the Ministry of Labor in Spain for six years, achieving significant agreements with labor unions but facing challenges such as the failure to pass a law on reducing work hours.
Yolanda Díaz resigns from leading the new alternative left coalition: 'I will not be a candidate in 2027'
Yolanda Díaz has announced her decision not to run as a candidate in the upcoming elections, prompting the left coalition to seek new leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
Read the full letter in which Yolanda Díaz announces that she will not run for election
Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Second Vice President and Minister of Labor, has announced her decision not to participate in the upcoming general elections, citing a thoughtfully considered choice.
Yolanda Díaz: "I will not be a candidate for the next general elections of 2027"
Yolanda Díaz, Spain's second deputy prime minister and labor minister, announced that she will not run in the upcoming general elections of 2027, expressing her commitment to continue working in the government instead.
Julio Iglesias sues Spanish Vice President Yolanda Díaz for calling him a 'sexual abuser'
Julio Iglesias is suing Spanish Vice President Yolanda Díaz for making accusations of sexual abuse against him on social media and in a television interview.
Julio Iglesias sued the Vice President of Spain for accusing him of abusing and mistreating his former employees
Julio Iglesias has filed a lawsuit against Spain's Vice President Yolanda Díaz for her accusations of sexual abuse and mistreatment of his staff.
Julio Iglesias: sued the Vice President of Spain, Yolanda Díaz: the tough response from the politician
Julio Iglesias has filed a lawsuit against Spain's Vice President Yolanda Díaz for defamation following her comments about accusations of sexual assault against him.
Julio Iglesias sues Yolanda Díaz for accusing him of "sexual abuses" and having his workers in "slavery"
Julio Iglesias is suing Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz over allegations of sexual abuse and labor slavery against his workers.
Julio Iglesias sues Vice President Yolanda Díaz for calling him 'sexual abuser'
Julio Iglesias has filed a lawsuit against Spain's Vice President Yolanda Díaz for allegedly labeling him a 'sexual abuser'.
The New Sumar: More Noise, Less Penalties
The relaunch of the political space Sumar emphasizes a project-oriented approach to improve people's lives rather than focusing on strategies.
Yolanda Díaz and Podemos Stay Aside from the First Push to Reunify the Left of the PSOE
Yolanda Díaz and Podemos have distanced themselves from a leftist coalition effort led by rival parties ahead of the upcoming Spanish elections.
The King encourages entrepreneurs after the attacks by Sánchez and Yolanda Díaz: "We must support you with a stable environment, clear rules, and collaboration"
King Felipe VI praised the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at an awards ceremony, urging support for them in the face of recent criticism from government officials.
Yolanda Díaz Will Not Attend the Presentation of the New Alliance of the Sumar Parties: 'It Is Time for the Political Formations'
Yolanda Díaz announced she will not attend the upcoming presentation of the Sumar parties' alliance, emphasizing the importance of political formations at this time.
The left of Díaz and Montero disappears in 5 autonomous communities and Vox wins everything to grow in 11
The left-wing coalition in Spain faces fragmentation as Yolanda Díaz's faction struggles to maintain relevance in five autonomous regions, while Vox expands its influence.
Almost three million workers will have to file a tax return to benefit from the SMI deduction
The Spanish government has approved a new deduction for workers earning the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI), which will require almost three million workers to file tax returns to take advantage of the benefit.
Queen Letizia and Yolanda Díaz welcome good weather with two very different styles
Queen Letizia and Yolanda Díaz showcase contrasting fashion styles as they greet the arrival of spring-like weather in Madrid.