Focus: Spain is trapped in political instability. The main reason? Catalonia
As Spain braces itself for its fourth general election in just as many years, one has to look at Catalonia and the Catalan independence movement...
Spain General Election
Spain to hold 4th general election in 4 years on 10 November
Spain braces itself for even greater political instability. Acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a new general election on 10 November – the fourth in four years...
Albert Rivera offers to enable PSOE government if pardon for Catalan leaders is ruled out
As Spain braces for another snap election after months of fruitless negotiations, the Ciudadanos (Cs) has made a surprise proposal to prevent fresh polls: enabling...
Spain’s political deadlock continues
Spain’s political deadlock continues and, despite the nearing deadline to avoid repeating the 28 April general election, no clear signs of finding a way out...
The key points in Pedro Sánchez investiture debate
From Monday to Thursday, Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez will try to win the support of the Spanish Congress to remain in power for a...
PSOE opens door to coalition ‘scenarios’ with Podemos
In the efforts to form a new Spanish government after his PSOE socialist party won the 28 April general election without a majority, acting prime minister...
Focus: why Catalonia is key to the investiture of Pedro Sánchez
Spain’s acting prime minister, the Socialist (PSOE) Pedro Sánchez, will take his bid to reclaim the post to a vote in the Spanish Congress at...
Poll predicts PSOE would increase gains in new election
Spain’s Socialist Party (PSOE) led by acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez would result as the clear winner in a new general election, a new poll...
Investiture debate of Spanish PM set for 22 July
The debate and potential investiture of the acting Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, will take place on 22-23 July, when he will need to have...
Could Spain be heading for yet another General Election?
Spain’s Socialist (PSOE) party may have won the 28 April general election, but actually forming a viable government is proving to be very challenging – and...
