Spanish prosecutors have initiated an investigation into whether General Francisco Franco's dictatorship collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II to deport thousands of exiled Spaniards from France to death camps. This inquiry seeks to uncover the extent of responsibility and any potential......
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, praised the current momentum in bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco, describing it as “excellent.” During a session of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Spanish Congress of Deputies,......
The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has voiced serious concerns about Spain’s international reputation following a nationwide train disruption during the May Day holiday and a major power outage the previous week. She described both incidents as emblematic of the......
José Manuel Albares, the minister of foreign affairs, european union and cooperation, addressed the foreign affairs committee in the congress of deputies on May 5, 2025, in Madrid. This appearance, delayed by a week due to a widespread blackout, was intended to discuss the new foreign action plan......
Next week, Catalan President Salvador Illa will meet with senior European officials to discuss enhancing Catalunya’s contribution to Europe. Illa will host European Council President António Costa on Tuesday at noon. This marks their second meeting, following a previous encounter in Brussels......
Spain's Minister for Ecological Transition has warned that it will take "many days" to determine the cause of the massive power outage that impacted the Iberian Peninsula. The event occurred nearly a week ago, and while the investigation is ongoing, the minister hinted at the possibility......
Nearly 60% of respondents in a recent flash survey conducted by the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) deem the government’s response to the electrical blackout on April 28 as "insufficient." Specifically, 59.6% of those surveyed believe that the information provided......
The Popular Party (PP) has condemned what it describes as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's "pathological sectarianism" and accused the central government of attempting to undermine Madrid's May 2 celebrations. Alfonso Serrano, Secretary General of the Madrid branch of the PP, made......
Spain's Court of Auditors has imposed a substantial fine exceeding €860,000 on the far-right Vox party for accepting anonymous cash donations. This decision, announced on Wednesday, stems from a thorough review of the party's annual accounts covering the years 2018, 2019, and 2020. The court......
A fierce debate has erupted in Spain regarding the potential role of renewable energy in the recent blackout that disrupted millions of lives. While officials attempt to downplay any connection, the discourse surrounding the country's energy policies has intensified. The conservative newspaper ABC......
In a compelling address to European partners at the 2025 European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia, Nizar Baraka, Secretary General of the Istiqlal Party, underscored Morocco’s strategic significance as a crucial partner for the European Union (EU). Baraka delineated the primary......
Pedro Sánchez, the president of the Spanish government, found himself at the center of controversy following a lighthearted remark made just before a significant crisis meeting of the National Security Council. This meeting was convened to address the widespread blackout that plunged much of Spain......
In a significant gathering attended by key political figures, including former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar, the president of the People’s Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, made a bold commitment to his European counterparts, asserting that he aims......
