Pedro Sanchez stays on as Spain’s Prime Minister after weighing exit
Madrid, Spain Reuters Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday he had decided to stay in office after days of publicly weighing his future, generating relief amongst leftist allies, exasperation among the public and ridicule from his opponents. Shouting could be heard on Madrid streets when Sanchez made his announcement in a televised address, […]
Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez set to announce if he’s staying or quitting
Madrid, Spain Reuters Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to announce on Monday whether he plans to stay on or quit the premiership, days after saying he was considering resigning. Supporters in his Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) have urged Sanchez to stay since he said last week he was stepping back for a […]
Spanish PM Sanchez shocks country again putting his continuity on the line
Madrid, Spain Reuters Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is no stranger to high octane political battles and has successfully fought for his career in public life several times. On Wednesday evening, Sanchez said he would suspend public duties until next week to decide whether he wants to continue leading the government. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro […]
Flowers, music and silence mark 20th anniversary of Madrid train bombings
Madrid, Spain Reuters Spain on Monday marked the 20th anniversary of Europe’s deadliest Islamist militant attacks with flowers, music and silence in several ceremonies to remember the train bombings in Madrid. Ten bombs hidden in sports bags exploded on four packed commuter trains at the height of morning rush hour in Madrid on 11th March, […]
In blow to Sanchez, parliament rejects amnesty bill for Catalan separatists
Madrid, Spain Reuters Spain’s lower house on Tuesday rejected an amnesty bill due to differences on its scope between the ruling Socialists and a Catalan separatist party, in a blow for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez that illustrates his parliamentary fragility. The bill, rejected by 179 votes to 171, will now return for debate in a […]
Biggest protest in Spain against Catalan amnesty law draws 170,000
Madrid, SpainReuters About 170,000 people marched through Madrid on Saturday in the largest protest yet against an amnesty law which Spain’s Socialists agreed over Catalonia’s 2017 separatist bid in order to form a government. The demonstration, the latest in a series of protests in cities across the country against the amnesty, took place two days […]
Spain’s Sanchez secures another term, ending four-month deadlock
Madrid, SpainReuters Spain’s parliament voted to make Pedro Sanchez prime minister for another term on Thursday, ending a protracted deadlock after an inconclusive general election in July. His Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) reached separate deals with a number of regional parties to earn their backing, including a contentious bill on amnesty for Catalan separatists […]
Tens of thousands protest across Spain at proposed Catalan amnesty
Madrid, SpainReuters Tens of thousands of people protested across Spain on Sunday against acting prime minister Pedro Sanchez’s plans to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in exchange for support for another term in office. The government secured a deal with Catalan separatist party Junts on Thursday which includes passing a contentious law granting amnesty to […]
Spain’s Sanchez wins support for PM bid amid anger over Catalan amnesty vow
Madrid, SpainReuters Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looked assured of another term in office on Friday after securing the backing of two more regional parties, but it comes amid widespread anger over his pledge of amnesty for Catalan separatists. The confirmed support of the National Basque Party (PNV) and the Canaries’ Coalition, along with […]
Pope and Spain’s Prime Minister visit maskless at Vatican
Vatican CityAP Pope Francis met with the Spanish Prime Minister Saturday at the Vatican, which has had a rash of COVID-19 infections confirmed in recent days, but neither man used a facemask during the public part of their meeting. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wore a mask when he arrived in a Vatican courtyard. But everyone […]