Spain rules Franco regime ‘illegal’ with new ‘Democratic Memory Law’
The Spanish Congress has approved a new ‘Democratic Memory Law’ that declares illegal the regime of former dictator Francisco Franco and makes the central government...
People’s Party (PP)
Spain’s main opposition party, PP, wins absolute majority in Andalusia election
Spain’s main opposition party, the right-wing People’s Party (PP), won a resounding victory on Sunday in the elections held in Andalusia, the country’s most populous...
Regional elections in Andalusia to be held on 19 June
Juan Manuel Moreno, president of Andalusia, announced on Monday that regional elections will be held there on Sunday 19 June. The right-wing People’s Party (PP) has...
Spain’s right-wing People’s Party (PP) choose Alberto Núñez Feijóo as new leader
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the 60-year-old current president of the Galicia region, has received the unanimous support from members of Spain’s right-wing opposition party, the People’s Party...
Spain’s far-right Vox party forms part of regional government for first time
Spain’s far-right Vox party on Thursday entered a regional government as part of a coalition agreement with the right-wing People’s Party (PP), the first time...
Pablo Casado finally stepping down as PP leader
Updated on Thursday 24 February at 12.15h Spain’s right-wing People’s Party (PP) will pick a new leader in an extraordinary party convention to be held on...
People’s Party (PP) rift grows into all-out battle between Ayuso & Casado
Months of tension bubbling within Spain’s main right-wing opposition party came to a head on Friday amid fresh revelations that People’s Party (PP) members tried...
PP win Castilla y León election but need to govern with partner – possibly far-right
The right-wing People’s Party (PP) won the regional election in Castilla y León on Sunday, but failed to win enough support to govern on its...
Spanish government secures landmark labour reform, thanks to voting error
The Spanish Congress ratified on Thursday by a single vote made in error a landmark labour reform devised by the country’s PSOE socialist-led coalition government,...
Spanish Congress backs move for inquiry into child abuse in Catholic Church
The Spanish Congress agreed on Tuesday to consider opening an inquiry into child sex abuse within the Catholic Church. Up to now, there has never...
