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Pedro Sánchez

Spain is one of the last redoubts of socialist power in a major EU member country, thanks to Sánchez’s ability to defy the odds over and over again. But now his fragile coalition — hinging on a controversial amnesty deal with Catalan separatists — could fall apart, which may leave him parachuting in to Brussels for a top job.
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Socialists to Ursula von der Leyen’s conservatives: Don’t work with far right

Call follows European Commission chief’s declaration she is open to a deal with the right-wing ECR group.

May 4, 2024 6:04 pm CET

Argentina’s Javier Milei slams Spain’s Pedro Sánchez after minister’s drug use jibe

Madrid said the Argentine leader’s words do “not correspond” with the brotherly relations between the two countries.

May 4, 2024 3:04 pm CET

Pedro Sánchez stays on as prime minister of Spain

The Socialist leader had threatened to resign due to right-wing attacks targeting his family.

April 29, 2024 11:22 am CET

Sánchez on the edge: Will Spain’s prime minister resign?

His ultimate decision could result in very different scenarios for Spain, and could impact negotiations over the new leaders of the EU’s institutions.

April 28, 2024 7:39 pm CET

Dreaming of Pedro Sánchez, Brussels could be headed for a rude awakening

Spain’s PM is a hot tip to run the European Council. Would he be any good?

April 26, 2024 4:00 am CET

France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says

Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.

April 25, 2024 6:57 pm CET

Will he stay or will he go? 6 things to know about Pedro Sánchez’s threat to resign

Spain’s prime minister has announced that he’s thinking of giving up running the country.

April 25, 2024 2:40 pm CET

Pedro Sánchez threatens to resign as Spain’s PM

Prime minister cited right-wing attacks on his family in bombshell letter on day investigators launched probe into his wife.

April 24, 2024 8:41 pm CET

Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back

The European Commission president is still the front-runner — but is increasingly coming under fire.

April 15, 2024 4:00 am CET
THE ROAD TO THE EU ELECTION 2024

Denmark’s tough stance on migrants plays well at home. In Brussels, it could be a different story.

Mette Frederiksen must convince her European Social Democrats colleagues her domestic track record is a good fit for a top job in Brussels.

April 12, 2024 4:00 am CET

Spain to scrap cash-for-visas scheme

Sánchez said golden visas are “not the model of the country that we need.”

April 8, 2024 8:14 pm CET

Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July

Foreign Minister Albares argued the move was needed to ensure peace in the region and guarantee Israel’s security.

April 3, 2024 8:42 pm CET
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Missing: A Socialist Green Deal vision

At a time when many want more government aid to help them survive a changing world, the Socialists can’t gain ground.

April 2, 2024 5:00 am CET

‘Broadening’ consensus on need to defeat Putin among EU leaders, says Lithuanian president

The further a country lies from Russia, the more its leaders need to be persuaded of the threat posed by Vladimir Putin.

March 25, 2024 8:11 pm CET

He’s running: Puigdemont wants to be president of Catalonia — again

The separatist leader is still wanted by Spanish prosecutors but hopes to be able to go home thanks to the controversial Catalan amnesty bill.

March 21, 2024 9:05 pm CET

Belgian PM warns Israel against using hunger as ‘weapon of war’

Alexander De Croo also urges Israel to abandon plans for an offensive into the city of Rafah.

March 16, 2024 1:13 pm CET

Relief for Pedro Sánchez as Spanish government’s Catalan amnesty bill clears major hurdle in parliament

Lower chamber of Spain’s parliament passes contentious legislation on a vote of 178-172.

March 14, 2024 4:38 pm CET

Draghi should lead the European Council

It was the Italian politician’s “whatever it takes” approach that saved the eurozone. And EU leaders should unleash that same spirit to counter the bloc’s challenges once more.

March 14, 2024 4:00 am CET

Portugal’s far right comes roaring back

Sunday’s election leaves the country with nobody firmly in charge and the nationalist Chega party poised to wield a remarkable amount of power.

March 11, 2024 12:54 pm CET

Europe’s Socialists scramble for ideas to fight far-right surge

“The very soul of Europe is at risk,” warns Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

March 2, 2024 6:48 pm CET

Council of Europe adviser backs Spanish amnesty law

Venice Commission supports in principle the immunity bill regarding the pro-Catalan independence movement but warns against rushing the legislative process.

March 2, 2024 3:51 pm CET

Spain opens terrorism probe into Puigdemont

The inquest complicates things for PM Sánchez, who has been struggling to muster consensus over the Junts’ amnesty bill.

February 29, 2024 6:29 pm CET

Less talk, more shells. Ukraine tells EU leaders to get serious about ammo.

Paris summit of 20 leaders is unlikely to assuage fears that the West’s support to Kyiv is running dry.

February 26, 2024 9:18 pm CET

Bears, cars and angry farmers fuel green backlash

A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe.

February 22, 2024 5:00 am CET
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