Montero's debt forgiveness plan sparks tensions among regional governments

The Spanish Ministry of Finance and ERC have caused a rift in the Fiscal and Financial Policy Council (CPFF) scheduled for this Wednesday, where the central government and regional governments were set to discuss the details of the proposed regional debt forgiveness. This initiative, designed as a bargaining......

Trump’s foreign policy sparks Spanish fears over Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish media outlets are abuzz with speculation and concern over the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla. Drawing parallels to Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish publications......

Catalonia Secures Partial Debt Relief Agreement with the Spanish Government

The leader of Esquerra Republicana (ERC), Oriol Junqueras, announced on Monday that his party has reached an agreement with the Spanish government to forgive 22% of Catalonia’s debt from the Autonomous Liquidity Fund (FLA). According to Junqueras, this debt relief amounts to €17.1 billion,......

Spain under Pressure to Increase Defense Spending Amid EU and NATO Demands

The European Union is expressing growing concern over Spain’s reluctance to boost its defense budget, viewing the country as a weak link in military investment. The EU Commission is particularly critical of the left-wing coalition party Sumar, led by Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz, for......

Spanish prime minister to visit Kyiv, reaffirming support for Ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced on Thursday that he will travel to Kyiv on Monday to reinforce Spain's unwavering support for Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, following controversial remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who referred to Zelensky......

US and Russia confirm Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

The United States and Russia have announced that their senior representatives will convene in Saudi Arabia to explore avenues for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. According to statements from both the US State Department and the Kremlin, high-level officials will gather in Riyadh on Tuesday, following......

Spain and Morocco strengthen cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking

Fernando Grande-Marlaska, Spain’s Interior Minister, and Félix Bolaños, Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Courts, co-chaired the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the European Coalition Against Organized Crime. During an interview, Grande-Marlaska highlighted Spain's......

Ukraine and Europe must be involved in any peace talks, say NATO leaders

NATO's European members insist that Ukraine must play a central role in any peace negotiations, emphasizing that any agreement to end Russia’s war against Kyiv must be sustainable. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed this stance following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump......

Spanish foreign minister under fire as expulsions from Moroccan Sahara spark media outrage

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has faced mounting criticism for his silence regarding the expulsion of seven Spanish nationals from the Moroccan Sahara. According to reports from Iberian news outlet *El Independiente*, Albares has yet to confirm whether Spain has formally protested......

Government debate on birthright citizenship in France

The discussion surrounding the reconsideration of birthright citizenship continues to divide the French government, with some officials calling for a national referendum on immigration—a demand strongly supported by the far-right. During a televised interview on Sunday, Economy Minister Eric Lombard......

Spain rejects Israel's proposal on Palestinian relocation from Gaza

Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, firmly rejected Israel's suggestion that Spain should accept displaced Palestinians from Gaza. The proposal, put forward by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, came in the context of Israel's evolving plans to address the ongoing humanitarian......

International Outcry Against Trump's Gaza Proposal

Numerous countries and organizations expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump's proposal to evacuate Gaza's population and turn it into a U.S.-administered territory as a solution to the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Trump reiterated that Gazans, whose homeland lies in ruins after 15......

Morocco strengthens international ties with 27 new cooperation agreements

Morocco's Parliament has unanimously approved 27 international agreements, marking a significant expansion of the country's diplomatic and economic partnerships. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita presented these agreements during a legislative session led by Speaker Rachid Talbi Alami. The agreements......

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