Spain’s left heads into election divided as unity talks collapse
Spain’s parties to the left of the socialists (PSOE) will contest most of the country separately in the 29 November general election after negotiations between...
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Julio Iglesias abuse complaint returns to Spanish court after prosecutors reverse stance
A Spanish judge is considering whether to investigate allegations of sexual and workplace abuse against Julio Iglesias after prosecutors changed their position on Spain’s authority...
Podemos backs ERC in Catalonia as Spain’s left struggles to agree election alliance
The left-wing party Podemos will not field its own candidates in Catalonia in Spain’s 29 November general election, instead supporting the Esquerra Republicana (ERC) party...
Ada Colau ready to lead Spain’s new left alliance if Podemos and other parties join
Former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau has said she is willing to lead a united left-wing alliance in Spain’s 29 November general election, provided it brings...
Pedro Sánchez calls a general election in Spain for 29 November
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced an early general election for Sunday 29 November, seeking a stronger mandate after the rejection of his government’s...
Protesters vow to stay in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol as housing camp puts pressure on government
Hundreds of housing protesters spent Saturday night in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol and remained there on Sunday, transforming a demonstration over the eviction of 87-year-old...
Spanish government pushes for new housing decree after eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen
LATEST: Protesters vow to stay in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol as housing camp puts pressure on government. Spain’s government is working to approve a new...
Julio Iglesias faces fresh legal action in Spain over sexual abuse and forced labour allegations
Two former employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have launched a fresh attempt to have allegations of sexual abuse, human trafficking and forced labour investigated...
PP wins Andalusia election but loses majority, leaving it reliant on far-right Vox
The right-wing People’s Party (PP) has once again emerged victorious in Andalusia’s regional elections, but the loss of its overall majority means regional leader Juan...
PP wins Castilla y León election, but needs far-right’s support – and PSOE improves its result
Spain’s right-wing People’s Party (PP) won the regional elections in Castilla y León on Sunday, but fell well short of an outright majority, meaning it...
