Tag #Spanish Politics

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Vox's Challenge to Spain's Two-Party System

Vox, a Spanish far-right party, is challenging the established two-party system, capitalizing on youth precarity, generational change, and disillusionment with the traditional parties to gain traction among younger voters and potentially reshape the country's political landscape.

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Jumilla's Ban on Muslim Celebrations Fuels Political Tensions in Spain

The Jumilla (Murcia) council, in a move amended by the PP after an agreement with Vox, banned religious events in municipal sports facilities; the government challenged the ban, while Vox intensified its anti-immigration rhetoric.

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Spain's Governance Crisis: Unresolved Housing, Energy, and Migrant Issues

Spain's record-high rental prices, a nationwide power outage, and a persistent migrant crisis highlight the government's failure to address multiple systemic issues due to a lack of a stable governing majority.

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Rise of Far-Right Party Could Give Catalan Separatists Majority

A Govern poll shows that Catalan separatist parties could regain a parliamentary majority in July 2026, driven by the rise of the far-right Aliança Catalana, led by Ripoll's mayor Sílvia Orriols, which could win 10-11 seats. This shift alters the dynamics of Catalan politics, impacting the balance o...

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Spain's Coalition Government Faces Challenges Amidst Corruption Allegations and Legislative Deadlocks

Two years into Spain's XV Legislature, the coalition government led by Pedro Sánchez faces challenges including a housing crisis, mass tourism protests, and the implementation of an Amnesty Law, amidst criticism for legislative difficulties and corruption allegations, while striving to maintain its ...

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Illa and Ayuso Clash Over Fiscal Policy in Spain

Catalan President Salvador Illa, marking his first year in office, promotes a "shared prosperity" economic model emphasizing fiscal solidarity among Spain's regions, clashing with Madrid's tax-cut policies advocated by President Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

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BBVA Appeals Spanish Government's Conditions on Banco Sabadell Takeover

BBVA legally challenged Spain's added conditions to its Banco Sabadell takeover bid on July 15th, arguing the government overstepped its authority, a move potentially influencing future EU regulations on corporate mergers.

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Spain Bypasses Parliament to Push Through Energy Reforms

Following the July rejection of its anti-blackout decree, the Spanish government is using a new urgent decree to implement key energy reforms, including electricity system control improvements and energy storage, but omitting a praised shared self-consumption measure that has prompted a citizen back...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Centrist Party Prospects Dim in Spain

Experts doubt the viability of a new centrist party in Spain due to the historical failures of similar parties like UCD and Ciudadanos, highlighting the lack of a distinct centrist voter base and the dominance of PSOE and PP.

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Puigdemont's Fugitive Status Paralyzes Spanish Government

One year after Carles Puigdemont's second escape, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government remains dependent on Junts, a party whose leader evaded justice, resulting in a political stalemate that has blocked budget approval and eroded public trust.

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Large Catalan Flag Sparks Legal Dispute Over Spanish Flag Display

A €93,000, 54-meter Catalan flag will be permanently raised outside the Catalan Parliament on Catalonia's National Day, prompting a legal challenge to ensure the Spanish flag is also permanently displayed in accordance with Spanish law.

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PP Demands Investigation into Huawei Contracts Amidst Alleged Corruption Scandal

The Spanish Popular Party demands an investigation into €12.3 million in contracts between the Spanish government and Huawei for storing judicial intercepts, alleging a conflict of interest involving Secretary of State Antonio Hernando and a consulting firm linked to a broader corruption scandal imp...

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