Spain defends MidCat gas link, despite Macron saying no need for new pipeline
Building a gas pipeline across the Pyrenees mountains is ‘in Europe’s interest’ and a project that Spain will vigorously defend, despite opposition from the French...
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Sánchez invites 50 members of public to Moncloa to ‘hear and talk about their concerns’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez received 50 members of the public to Moncloa on Monday, the official residence of Spain’s head of government, as a way...
Spain to reduce VAT on gas to 5% from October until at least the end of year
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said that his government is set to reduce VAT (IVA in Spain) on gas from 21% to 5% from October in...
Scholz confirms support for ‘MidCat’ gas pipeline in meeting with Sánchez
Click here for all our reports related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed his strong support for a gas...
Spanish Congress approves country’s energy saving plan
The Spanish Congress this week approved the government’s energy-saving rules which include limits on air-conditioning use as part of an EU-wide effort to reduce reliance...
Spanish government secures its ‘Only Yes is Yes’ sexual consent law
The Spanish Congress voted on Thursday in favour of a new law that makes consent a key determinant in sexual assault cases, freeing victims of...
Spain classifies wildfire areas as ‘disaster zones’ for emergency subsidies
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Monday that his government is classifying areas struck by big wildfires this year as disaster zones, a move to...
Spain marks 5 years since the jihadist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils
A ceremony was held in Barcelona on Wednesday in memory of 16 people killed in jihadist attacks in the Catalan city and the nearby resort...
Spain won’t send Leopard tanks to Ukraine as they’re in an ‘absolutely deplorable state’
Spain will not be sending its old Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine as they are ‘in an absolutely deplorable state’ and could be a danger...
Spain seeks to replace Offical Secrets Law, but top secrets could remain confidential for 50 years
The Spanish government has unveiled a proposed draft Classified Information Law, the first since the country returned to democracy in 1978. The current law was...
