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European Union's Survival Kit Controversy: A Response from Spain's Foreign Minister

The recent proposal by the European Commission for the creation of a 72-hour survival kit has stirred a significant debate across the European Union. The suggestion is that every EU member state prepare its citizens with emergency supplies in case of a crisis. However, Spanish Foreign Minister José......

Strengthening ties: Spain and Morocco’s evolving relationship

The bilateral relationship between Morocco and Spain is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a robust diplomatic partnership that has emerged after a period of tension over Western Sahara-related issues. In a recent address to the Spanish Senate, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares......

PSOE concludes regional congresses with few primaries and limited criticism

The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) has wrapped up its regional congresses with minimal primaries and only two leaders opposing the party's alignment with Ferraz. Pedro Sánchez’s tour across Spain, supporting the newly elected secretaries of the socialist federations, concluded......

Spain's financial support to Morocco amid rising military spending

At the beginning of the year, Spain allocated €2.5 million in aid to Morocco to enhance migration control efforts. This financial support, implemented by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), is aimed at strengthening the logistical capacity......

Support for the Reintroduction of Mandatory Military Service and Basic Military Training

A recent survey conducted by the DYM Institute for 20minutos reveals that three out of every ten Spaniards are in favor of reinstating mandatory military service in Spain, a policy that was abolished by José María Aznar's government in 2001. Specifically, 31.7% of respondents support......

Sánchez: EU defense goes beyond the military

Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Spanish Government, arrived at a new European Council summit in Brussels this Thursday, emphasizing the need for Europe to demonstrate a stronger commitment to multilateral discussions, particularly in the context of defense, aid to Ukraine, and the ongoing......

Ayuso defends "Spanish liberalism" in London

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, delivered a powerful speech at the Margaret Thatcher Conference (MTC 2025) in London, organized by the Centre for Political Studies (CPS), a leading British liberal institution. She highlighted "Spanish liberalism" as a political......

Contrasting Approaches to the Housing Crisis in Spain

The issue of housing access in Spain has sparked a debate between national and regional leaders, each advocating different strategies to address the crisis. During an event in Seville, where 218 affordable rental homes were handed over to new tenants, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Andalusian......

France-Algeria tensions spotlight Paris Grand Mosque's Ramadan iftar

The upcoming high-profile Ramadan iftar ceremony at the Grand Mosque of Paris is drawing attention amid escalating tensions between Algeria and France. This event, which is the fourth iftar for ambassadors, will take place on Tuesday, with reports indicating the attendance of French Foreign Affairs Minister......

Agreement between Mazón and Vox to approve Valencian reconstruction budgets

Carlos Mazón, the president of the Generalitat, announced on Monday that his government has reached an agreement with Vox to approve the 2025 budgets for the Valencian Community. These budgets have been referred to by Mazón as those for "reconstruction," in light of the consequences......

Why so few Brits are applying for Spanish citizenship post-Brexit

Spain, home to the largest British population in the European Union, has witnessed a surprising trend since the Brexit vote: a minimal number of Britons have sought Spanish citizenship. Despite the allure of EU citizenship, only 2,363 UK nationals living in Spain have naturalized since the referendum,......

Sánchez will not define the increase in military spending until the NATO summit in June

As the NATO summit approaches in June, European leaders are engaging in discussions about the future of military spending. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to 26 in The Hague, the summit will see European nations present their plans for increasing defense budgets. Following the summit, a European......

Real Madrid advances to the Champions League quarterfinals in a thrilling penalty shootout

Real Madrid secured a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory (3-2) on Wednesday. The match ended 1-0 after regular and extra time, resulting in a 2-2 aggregate score. The clash at "Riyadh Metropolitano Stadium" started with high intensity......