Rajoy will have to submit his resignation to King Felipe and Pedro Sanchez, leader of the opposition, will take his place as Prime Minister - It is the first time in the history of Spain that an incumbent government has been disheartened
After the very heavy sentences in the Gurtel case, a scandal involving black funds and corruption involving the PP, the socialists decide to present a motion of no confidence, while Ciudadanos, who is now supporting the government, is calling for early elections. Rajoy tries to resist
This time it is a question of real, legal elections called by the Government of Madrid after the dissolution of the institutions of Barcelona. But their result is marked by uncertainty. Here's everything you need to know about the Catalan vote.
"My duty is to try all ways to find a dialogued and agreed solution to avoid the application of article 155", he continued, "I would have called the elections if there had been guarantees, but these guarantees do not exist", has explained…
The Parlament de Catalunya will meet on the morning of Thursday 26 October in order to discuss the reaction of Barcelona after the approval by the council of ministers of the commissioning of the Catalan government - According to rumors, during…
The National Assembly invites citizens to run to the counters and withdraw as much money as possible - In the crosshairs above all Caixabank and Sabadell - Since 1 October a real diaspora of companies: 800 companies have left Catalonia in just…
In his speech before Congress, Premier Rajoy, after reaching an agreement with the socialist leader Sanchez to reform the Constitution, launched a challenge to Puigdemont inviting him to an all-out dialogue as long as he renounces independence -…
Catalonia remains in chaos: President Puigdemont formally proclaims independence but it remains frozen and perhaps moves away - Today the official response from Prime Minister Rajoy - Will the Government apply Article 155 of the Constitution and commission the Region? Very heavy…
The Catalan governor announces that a session will soon be held to officially proclaim independence, but asks Parliament to suspend it for a few weeks in order to establish a dialogue with Madrid - Rajoy: "Declaration unacceptable". Government prepares an adequate response.
WEEKEND INTERVIEW with IRENE TINAGLI, economist and parliamentarian of the Pd - "It is very difficult to restart the dialogue between Madrid and Barcelona but Brussels can unblock the crisis by making the separatists understand that the Republic of Catalonia will never be…
Rajoy's mistakes and the contradictions of the Catalans - What the Spanish independence issue teaches the Italian political forces.
In Cernobbio Luigi Di Maio surprisingly argued that the model of M5S is Rajoy's rigorist and pro-European Spain, but perhaps he is unaware that the government in Madrid has carried out a profound recovery with sharp cuts in health care, education,…
After the double No to Mariano Rajoy, who did not obtain the trust of the Cortes in the votes of 31 August and 2 September, the king has decided to give more time to the political forces to try to find a…
On 2 September the second vote. The chances of Rajoy gaining trust are very low - If Spain does not have a new Premier by November 2nd, the third general election will be held at Christmas in…
Incumbent Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy launches a very harsh accusation against the PSOE socialists who have reiterated their no to the formation of a conservative-led government - According to Rajoy, the inclined plane of Spanish politics risks leading to…
However, the leader of the Partido Popular stressed that, in the event that he fails to reach the necessary numbers, he will not submit to the vote of confidence - The negotiations continue to be at a standstill and the newspapers…
A small turning point that could change the course of events: Ciudadanos will abstain during the investiture vote of Mariano Rajoy in order to allow him to form a minority government - However, the numbers are not enough: more and more…
A few hours after the final results of the policies, the PSOE confirms: it will not enter the majority with the People's Party nor will it abstain from voting in Parliament. Pedro Sanchez's No takes the country back six months. Come back the…
Felipe VI has thrown in the towel - The third round of consultations ended in stalemate - No candidate has the numbers to govern - Spain is officially moving towards new elections.
