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Galicia - Moderation in everything
One of Spain’s more respected politicians, Feijóo’s name has been put forward (not by himself) to be leader of the PP nationally.
Politics
Spain's Podemos dismissive of acting PM's minority government proposal
Acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez failed last week in his bid to be confirmed as premier.
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Spain's socialists rise above 40%, poll shows
PSOE are at 41.3%, well up from the 28.7% share of the vote that they obtained at the April election.
Politics
Spain's Sanchez loses first bid to be confirmed as PM
If Sanchez is not confirmed as prime minister on Thursday, further votes could be held in September.
Politics
No "blank cheque" from Més
There were tensions between PSOE and Més over tourism, in particular once Bel Busquets became minister.
Politics
You decide: Vote 2019
Bulletin brings together the principal parties in the local election campaign with each party producing a two minute video in English on why you should vote for them.
Politics
PSOE and left pact on course for election win
The forecast from the opinion poll is that the three parties of the left will get at least 31 seats; the majority is 30.
Politics
Sánchez priorities coincide with those of the Balearics
The Balearics, PSOE believe, provide a "valid model" for a left-wing national government pact.
Politics
A government Merry Christmas overshadowed by Podemos crisis
The government parties, PSOE and Més, are indignant about the handling of Podemos's internal crisis.
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Balearic government under pressure following Rajoy investiture decision
Podemos may press demands, such as an increase to the tourist tax, in return for continuing to support the Balearic government.
Politics
Balearic parties react to Sánchez resignation
Armengol insisted that the party must maintain its "no" to the investiture of Mariano Rajoy as prime minister.
Politics
PSOE election results add pressure on the Balearic government
The PP said that President Armengol has "deceived" Sánchez into believing that he can create a political pact like that in the Balearics.
Tourism
Scrapping tourism promotion is not an option
Podemos have proposed that there should be no promotion of tourism to the islands in order to stop "saturation".
Animal welfare
Armengol on the spot over Fornalutx bull-run ban
Some PSOE members do not understand how the Minorcan horse fiestas can be exempted and not the bull-run.
Politics
PSOE presses the case for a federal state
PSOE has been taking the lead in presenting a solution to territorial problems that is based on a federal state.
Politics
Rajoy renews push for coalition with PSOE
“This coalition would respect the will of the people. The first and the second (parties) plus, if we like, the fourth," suggested Rajoy.
Politics
Sánchez fails for a second time to become prime minister
The result was almost exactly the same as it had been with the first vote on Wednesday: 219 votes against, but 131 in favour.
Politics
Sánchez expects no support from the PP but Rivera is hopeful
Pedro Sánchez said today that he expects little or no support from the Partido Popular for his investiture.
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Comment
Coalition crisis
“Pedro Sanchez is literally caught between a rock and a hard place...”
Jason Moore06/12/2019 09:14