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 […]
Portugal’s centre-right prepares to rule, far-right warns of instability
Lisbon, Portugal Reuters Portugal’s centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won Sunday’s general election by a slim margin and is preparing to govern without an outright majority as the far-right Chega party warned of instability if it is not included in government. With 99.1 per cent of the vote counted, the AD won 79 seats in the […]
Centre-right set to win Portugal’s election, far-right soars
Updated: 10:50am (AEDT) Lisbon, Portugal Reuters Portugal’s centre-right Democratic Alliance was set to finish first in Sunday’s parliamentary election but fall short of an outright majority with 92 per cent of ballots counted, suggesting tough negotiations ahead with the far-right that made huge gains. The populist, far-right Chega party came third with nearly 19 per […]
Portuguese parties wrap up campaign ahead of Sunday’s election
Lisbon, Portugal Reuters Surrounded by upbeat supporters, Portuguese party leaders braved the pouring rain on Friday to wrap up two weeks of campaigning for what is set to be a tight election that could end eight years of Socialist rule. Sunday’s race, two years ahead of schedule, was called when Socialist premier Antonio Costa resigned […]
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 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 […]
Portugal President calls March snap election, leaves time to pass budget
Lisbon, PortugalReuters Portugal will hold a snap parliamentary election on 10th March, its second in as many years, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday, following Tuesday’s abrupt resignation of the Socialist Prime Minister amid a corruption investigation. Yet, the President said he would only disband parliament, where the Socialist Party (PS) has a […]
Bulgaria faces snap polls as Socialists abandon plans to form government
Sofia, Bulgaria Reuters Bulgaria is facing new general election in the spring, the country’s fifth in two years, after the Socialists on Friday gave up on plans to form a working government. The Socialists, who had the third and final chance to form a cabinet following an inconclusive election on 2nd October, said they had […]