Politics
Spain PM's talk of breakdown raises concern of repeat election
Repeat election possible in autumn if no deal.
Politics
Catalonia leader to be tried over separatist propaganda during election
Quim Torra could be removed from office for up to two years for failing to comply with the order.
European elections
“There is not much point Britain sending anti-European MEPs to Brussels...”
Politics
Spanish prime minister calls snap general election
Poll called for 28 April after budget defeat.
Elections
Spain's ruling Socialists could lose control in Andalusia after far-right gains
Regional result could fuel calls for an early national election
Economy
Bank of Spain sees elections, Brexit as main growth risks in Europe
Upcoming elections in Europe and Briton’s plans to leave the European Union pose the greatest potential risks to economic growth projections in Spain, the Bank of Spain said yesterday.
Politics
Rajoy seeks swift government deal, doubts linger
Spain's caretaker prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, said yesterday he would reach out to rivals in a bid to quickly form a government after his conservative party strengthened its lead in elections on Sunday, though still far short of a majority.
Election 20D
Spaniards don’t want new election despite stalemate
87.1 per cent of those surveyed said they would vote the same way if there were another election.
Politics
Socialists reject coalition deal with any party urging Catalan referendum
“We will not discuss questions about the territorial integrity of the country,” PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez said today.
Election 20D
Spain’s socialists reject a pact with the ruling PP
"We will vote against the continuation of the Partido Popular at the helm of the government, with Mariano Rajoy as prime minister.”
Politics
Political parties warned: Do not raise taxes after election
Addressing her remarks towards Balearic candidates standing for Congress and Senate, Planas stressed that businesses “can grow without taxes being raised on families or business”.
Politics
Socialist leader tells Inca rally that PSOE will win the general election
“Taking on the Partido Popular and defending the majority, we socialists will win on 20 December.”
Politics
Spain’s ruling party seen winning election but well short of majority
Hard times and disgust with corruption in high places have fuelled the rise of new parties - the liberal, reformist Ciudadanos and the anti-austerity Podemos.
Politics
Spanish banks warn of Catalonia independence risks
Spain’s two main banking lobby groups AEB and CECA, whose members include Santander, BBVA and Barcelona-based Caixabank, warned secession could force lenders to consider leaving the region.
Comment
Tourism fair; the worries
“Brexit and a general election in Spain, two concerns at major tourism fair...”
Jason Moore18/09/2019 10:37