Spanish politics
The President of Vox, Santiago Abascal (centre), and the PP's General Secretary, Cuca Gamarra (left), with Alfonso Fernández Mañueco (right) who was sworn in as part of a regional coalition government.
Comment: Changing times
“The political landscape in Spain looks to be changing at the moment...”
Comment: Spain at odds over Ukraine
The Spanish government is split over how the country helps Ukraine.
Comment: Spain’s political battle
The main opposition party, the Partido Popular, has a new leader.
Comment: Spain’s political crisis
The traditional centre right Partido Popular has collapsed, who will benefit?
Spain, Catalonia still 'far apart' on independence as talks resume
Sanchez is again seeking the support of left-wing separatists Esquerra to pass the 2022 budget in coming weeks.
Viewpoint: Sea change
“Two radical parties from across the political divide in Spain could be in govt....”
“Two radical parties from across the political divide in Spain could be in govt....”
“Two radical parties from across the political divide in Spain could be in govt....”
Pork-barrel politics? Spanish ministers clash over less-meat campaign
The clash illustrated the tensions between the two parties of the ruling coalition.
Viewpoint
Reclaiming the centre
Inflammatory statements and a breakdown in the civility of discourse only serve to advance this.
Politicking in times of virus
Governments must be held accountable but there are times when unity is required.
Viewpoint
How long for Spanish PM?
The new Spanish PM has some major internal coalition problems to over come.
Viewpoint
And Spain's budget?
First order of business for the new macro coalition government has been pensions.
Politics
Spain to hold fourth election in four years on Nov. 10
Party leaders have spent more time blaming one another for the impasse than negotiating to put together a government.
Politics
Spain's Ciudadanos says Sanchez is lying, will vote against him if doesn't comply with its demands
Deadline is next Monday.
Politics
Spanish party leaders in last-ditch talks as election deadline looms
All the main party leaders are meeting with King Felipe later today.
Politics
Election looms in Spain as Socialists' talks with Podemos stall
A repeat election in Spain would see the Socialists extend their lead and PP win more seats than in April.
Comment
The politics of tourist taxes
Is political ideology driving tourist taxes?
Andrew Ede20/04/2022 09:00