Junts wants to make Catalan a mandatory requirement for residency applications in Catalonia

Junts aims to propose the mandatory use of Catalan for individuals applying for residence permits in Catalonia. The party interprets the agreement with the PSOE to delegate certain immigration-related powers as a potential avenue for the Generalitat of Catalonia to alter residency requirements, should......

Ceuta and Spanish FM Reject Speculation of ‘New Green March’ by Morocco

The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, and Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, have firmly dismissed recent media claims suggesting a potential Moroccan “Green March” targeting the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Both officials categorically rejected these speculations,......

Spain strengthens ties with Morocco, reaffirms support for Sahara sovereignty

Spain views Morocco as a critical ally, with Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares calling it a “strategic partner of the highest order” during a recent interview with El País. Spain remains firmly supportive of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara region, which has been......

Spain faces criticism over diplomatic missteps with Morocco

Spain is under fire for a series of diplomatic blunders that risk reigniting tensions with Morocco, a key partner in North Africa. The latest controversy surrounds viral images of Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali posing with Spain’s second deputy prime minister and labor minister, Yolanda Díaz,......

Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over flood response failures

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Valencia, Spain, on Saturday to demand the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón, criticizing his handling of the deadly floods that devastated the region in October. The protest, organized by numerous unions and civil society groups, underscored......

Europe stands firm with Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky dispute

European leaders have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine following a tense exchange between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The disagreement, which unfolded after Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and unprepared for peace with Russia,......

US proposal to Spain in 2002 on territorial dispute with Morocco

In 2002, Washington proposed to Madrid the return of the Zaffarine Islands and other territories to Morocco, according to newly revealed information. Federico Trillo, Spain's former Minister of Defense (2000-2004, Popular Party), disclosed that the United States had offered to mediate between Spain......

Former Spanish defense minister reaffirms support for Moroccan Sahara at Las Palmas conference

Former Spanish Defense Minister, José Bono, once again expressed his support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a stance that continues to provoke anger from the separatist Polisario Front. His statements came during his participation in the Third International Conference on Dialogue......

Spanish Congress to vote on proposal for migrant regularization

The Spanish Congress is set to vote next Wednesday on a proposal aimed at regularizing the status of Moroccan migrants and addressing the legal challenges hindering their integration into Spanish society. According to Spanish media, the left-wing party "Podemos" has presented the proposal,......

Political Crossfire Over Sánchez’s Debt Forgiveness and Military Spending

Pedro Sánchez found himself in the middle of a political crossfire during the control session in the Spanish Congress, with both the right-wing PP and the left-wing Podemos targeting him. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, criticized the constant internal conflicts......

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,......

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