Etiqueta 'Pedro Sánchez'
Spanish politics

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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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/07/2019 13:50

Parliament in Madrid today

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.

Belén Carreño and Ingrid Melander23/07/2019 14:52

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Spain PM's talk of breakdown raises concern of repeat election

Repeat election possible in autumn if no deal.

Belén Carreño16/07/2019 10:20

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Stalemate

“Spain is once again heading for political stalemate and a possible new election...”

Jason Moore10/07/2019 10:32

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Sanchez

“Sanchez has performed a minor miracle and is on course to stay in power...”

Jason Moore11/04/2019 09:46

Budget woes for Spanish Prime Minister

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Budget woes for Spanish Prime Minister

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his government was planning to put forward a proposal for the 2019 budget in January, changing strategy after an electoral setback on Sunday in a Socialist stronghold.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/12/2018 10:05

Francina Armengol and Pedro Sánchez.

Politics

Sánchez priorities coincide with those of the Balearics

The Balearics, PSOE believe, provide a "valid model" for a left-wing national government pact.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/06/2018 00:00

PSOE's Andreu Alcover and Bel Oliver defended Pedro Sánchez's attempt to form a government.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/09/2016 00:00

Rajoy, in a speech before supporters today, scolded Sánchez for wasting time.

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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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/03/2016 00:00

Sánchez receives the applause of PSOE deputies, but his attempt to become premier was destined to fail again.

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.

Andrew Ede04/03/2016 00:00