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Spain's conservative, Christian-democratic Popular Party presented its electoral program in Madrid for the upcoming European elections, scheduled in June. Their policy platform will target four areas spanning democracy, economy, social policies, and geopolitics. But the opposition is framing this as a second round of Spain's general elections and a referendum on the government of socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Watch the video in the player above to find out more.
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Argentina's populist firebrand President Javier Milei doesn't shy away from loud, attention-grabbing statements — but this time, the Spanish government believes he went too far. Appearing at a far-right rally on the outskirts of Spain's capital Madrid on Sunday, Milei hurled accusations at Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife, Begoña Gómez. "When you have a corrupt wife, let's say, it gets dirty, (yet Sánchez) takes five days to think about it," Milei exclaimed in front of the likes of Vox's Santiago Abascal and French National Rally party's Marine Le Pen. Earlier in April, the Spanish PM...
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Hundreds of protesters were gathering in Madrid on Sunday to protest against the Argentinian president Javier Milei on the second day of his three day visit to Spain. Typically, a visiting head of state might try to mend fences through diplomacy. Not Milei. The outspoken economist has no plans to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his stay in the Spanish capital, nor the Spanish king, nor any other government official. Instead, he will attend a far-right summit on Sunday hosted by Sánchez's fiercest political opponent, the Vox party. Argentina's Milei faces nationwide strike agai...
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Sanchez defended the decision "out of moral conviction", considering it "a just cause" and the "only way" to achieve peace and security in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to follow suit, and have already agreed to take the first steps in that direction. In a phone call on Saturday, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store agreed to remain in close consultation in the days ahead. Norway's parliament adopted a government proposal in November for the country to be prepared to recognise an independent Palestinian state. Harris...
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''I have decided to continue on with even more strength at the helm of the government of Spain,” he said in a televised speech after informing King Felipe VI of the decision earlier Monday. But many wondered if it was necessary to keep the country in suspense for five days, and had expected Sanchez to either resign or to call a confidence motion. Sanchez said after days of reflection, he saw his continuity as a new chapter, and said that he will dedicate his efforts to the regeneration of political life and to expel what he considers to be a campaign of lies and discredit from the far-right. '...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended his schedule to consider resigning, a decision he has pondered for five days. The possibility of his resignation has divided the country, with an announcement expected today. The fallout from Sánchez's potential resignation has triggered widespread political turmoil, with demonstrations both supporting and opposing his continuation in office occurring across the country. The largest rally took place this Saturday, organised by his supporters in front of the party's headquarters on Ferraz Street. ‘Pedro, we are with you’The Socialist Party's le...
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Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented smear campaign" against his wife. Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, stunned the nation on Wednesday by announcing that he was cancelling all official events until next week, when he will unveil his future plans. The announcement came hours after a Madrid provincial judge agreed to study allegations of corruption brought by a right-wing group against Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez. What's next for Sanchez?If Sánchez resigns then it will fall to Spai...
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Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office has asked for the investigation against the wife of the Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez to be closed, Spanish media report. Begoña Gómez stands accused of alleged offences of influence peddling and corruption. On Wednesday, a Spanish judge agreed to open an investigation into allegations of corruption made by a private group that, according to the Associated Press, has a history of filing lawsuits mainly for right-wing causes. Due to the accusations against his partner, Sánchez immediately announced the decision to suspend his duties until next week i...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied corruption allegations against his wife but said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into accusations by a right-wing legal platform that Begoña Gomez used her position to influence business deals. Sánchez said in a letter posted on his X account that while the allegations against his wife are false, he is cancelling his public agenda until Monday when he will announce whether he will continue or step down. “I need to stop and reflect,” Sánchez wrote. “I must answer the question if it is worth it to continue, given...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will consider resigning after his wife was accused of corruption. A judicial investigation was launched on Wednesday into accusations by a right-wing legal platform that she used her position to influence business deals. The socialist leader has denied the allegations as false. In a letter posted on X, Sánchez said he is cancelling his public agenda until Monday when he will announce whether he will continue or step down. “I need to stop and reflect,” Sánchez wrote. “I must answer the question if it is worth it to continue, given the mud pit the...
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