New polls show voters prefer PSOE-Ciudadanos pact, as support for PSOE-Podemos coalition on the wane
• PSOE-Ciudadanos only combo viewed positively in latest Metroscopia poll • Results of two opinion polls just released show a clear preference…
• PSOE-Ciudadanos only combo viewed positively in latest Metroscopia poll • Results of two opinion polls just released show a clear preference…
• Major ‘green’ NGOs press for commitment from parties on environment • As Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist party (PSOE) continues with…
• Rivera says PP’s 123 seats in Congress must be taken into account • Political leaders Pedro Sánchez of the Socialist party…
• Rajoy to be offered first attempt, despite admission PP lacks enough votes • If protocol is followed by Spain’s head of…
• Option puts Podemos in difficult position, neutralising opposition to PSOE • Now faced with a virtually nil chance of negotiating a…
• Podemos & PSOE at loggerheads, could threaten left coalition to oust PP • Political confrontations on several issues in the first…
• Venezuela, Iran said to have channeled funds to Podemos via TV program • Spain’s new-left anti-austerity party Podemos, which came in…
• Former Basque regional premier Patxi López to preside over Mesa Directiva • In a sign of how unusual Spain’s current political…
• Unprecedented request widely opposed, could stall new Congress formation • Anti-austerity party Podemos has announced it wants its 69 Congressional seats…
• Patients’ organisation says healthcare forgotten since general elections • A national patient’s rights group, the Plataforma de Organizaciones de Pacientes has…
• New plan to help 15,000 families, says Valencia president Puig • The regional government of Valencia has announced it will spent…
• Hints that Colau could lead En Comú Podem to Generalitat victory dismissed • Barcelona’s activist mayor Ada Colau has seemingly scuppered…
• Compromís-Podemos coalition came in 2nd in general elections in Valencia • Coalition now wants to renegotiate terms of its agreement with…
• Ballot deadlock after three rounds of voting sends issue to party leadership • If no decision before Jan. 10th, new regional…
• PP & PSOE both fall far short of 176-seat needed for absolute majority • Podemos surge nets 69 seats, Ciudadanos falters…
• Voter rolls show 1.1 million more women eligible to vote than men • Last survey before election says 62% of all…
• Rita Bosaho to become Spain’s first-ever Black Congresswoman • Immigrants comprise 15% of population, just 1% of congressional seats Regardless of…
• Sánchez goes after Rajoy in bid to close gap in opinion polls • Corruption, social spending cuts dominate harsh tone of…
• Lawsuit filed over law’s restrictions on free speech and assembly • Fines under Spain’s so-called ‘gag law’ range from 600 to…
• Iglesias says younger voters’ use of social media key to Podemos campaign • Investment in renewables could create more than 300,000…
• AI Spain director says political parties should do more to protect rights • Esteban Beltran says police power expanded, protection of…
• Podemos & Izquierda Unida in coalition campaigns in Catalonia, Galicia • Parties may face struggle over rules for voting caucus formation…
• Air quality hits 200 mcg of NO2 for third consecutive day • Carmena administration first to enact measures to combat pollution…
• Demands include end to religion courses and 1979 agreement with Vatican • Unions, teachers’ associations join call for ‘Electoral Pledge’ from…
• Move would enable some 1.5 million legally resident immigrants to vote • Moroccans, Chinese, Ukrainians & other disenfranchised groups to benefit…
• CUP rank-and-file rejects Mas, citing cutbacks and corruption charges • If stalemate continues to Jan. 10th, new elections must be held…
• Party leader Pedro Sánchez to headline national campaign rallies in Barcelona • PSOE-PSC lead candidate Carme Chacón to join in Dec….
• En Comú Podem sets sights on referendum measure over secession • Left coalition sees negotiated plebiscite as only way forward for…
• Left parties promoting equality in candidates’ lists for general election • All parties lag Socialists in male-female parity at top of…
• Poll in wake of Paris terrorist attacks show Spaniards turning to main parties • Political unrest in Cataluña, possible terror attacks…
• NGOs want universal access to basic rights enshrined in Constitution • Political parties get poor marks in commitment to healthcare, housing…