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POLITICSSep 24Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in SpainDemonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.NYT World
POLITICSSep 24Spain’s housing crisis in spotlight with eviction of pensioner, 87The eviction of an 87-year-old from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain’s chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year’s election. Maricarmen Abascal’s 70-year stay at her home in upmarket central Madrid ended on Wednesday when she left escorted on a stretcher, flanked by protesters on one side and police on the other – a traumatic event broadcast live on TV. Unable to afford a 275-per cent increase to the monthly rent...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 24Germany and Spain clash over who gets into ‘Made in Europe’Berlin wants a broad club for trade partners, while Madrid proposes a tiered system giving EU-made goods top billing.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 24Brussels recognizes Russia's threat to Spain, France and Italy revealed by EL MUNDO: "We are aware, hybrid attacks are taking place against our states"El Mundo
POLITICSSep 24Spain’s Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speechSpanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 24Ceuta Migrant Crisis : What It Means For Spain And The Rest Of The EU - AnalysisThis article analyzes the implications of the Ceuta Migrant Crisis for Spain and the wider EU. It focuses on the political and societal challenges posed by migration.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 23Sánchez affirms that the Spain-USA bond is above differences between their governmentsThe leader of the Spanish Executive highlighted the strength of the bond with the U.S., overcoming ideological differences and emphasizing the economic and strategic alliance. Sánchez stressed the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean in the Spanish economy, advocating for connecting Europe, Ibero-America, and the Atlantic.Clarín
POLITICSSep 23To answer far-right surge, Mamdani and Spain’s Sánchez forge global left-wing tiesSome U.S. Democrats are seeking out like-minded counterparts abroad in their struggle to counter right-wing populism.Washington Post World
POLITICSSep 23The Constitutional Court endorses the treaty of friendship between Spain and FranceLa sentencia que confirma el acuerdo firmado por Macron y Sánchez en 2023 llega días antes de la visita del presidente francésEl País
POLITICSSep 23Spain allows US extradition case against Palestine aid donor who had been living in DublinWealthy activist Fergie Chambers arrested in Ibiza last July after extradition requestIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 23Spain PM Pedro Sanchez says Morocco border control 'failed' in Ceuta'We are investigating what happened in those days back in July but at the same time we have asked Morocco for actions and also for answers,' Pedro Sanchez said during an interview with CNN in New York.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 22Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participationSpain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 21Spain: How the trial of President Pedro Sánchez's wife could impact the next national electionsEl juez Juan Carlos Peinado, que investigó durante más de dos años y medio a Begoña Gómez dio por concluida este lunes la instrucción de la causa y la envía a juicio oral ante un jurado popular.En una resolución de 67 páginas, la acusa de haber cometido dos delitos: tráfico de influencias y malversación.Clarín
POLITICSSep 21'Most' of Ceuta's 2,000 unaccompanied minors will not return to Morocco, Spain saysMinister says minors who arrived in Ceuta during July's mass border breach will most likely stay in Spain. Madrid is facing serious operational difficulties in completing returns, while tensions with local residents are growing.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 20Feijóo calls for an “orderly” migration policy and promises to close Spain “lock, stock and barrel” to those who come “to break the law”El líder del PP reitera su propuesta de revisar la concesión y retirada de la nacionalidad y carga de nuevo contra Sánchez por la crisis de CeutaEl País
POLITICSSep 20The Ceuta crisis punishes Moroccans throughout Spain: “If we are invaders, anything goes against us”En España hay censados más de un millón de nacidos en Marruecos, por encima de cualquier otro país extranjero. Los testimonios de la comunidad muestran dolor ante el creciente recelo social y miedo al futuroEl País
POLITICSSep 19Independence operation in Spain taking advantage of the British 'procés'Junts, ERC y EH Bildu ven "nuevos caminos hacia la independencia" tras el pacto soberanista de Cardiff entre Escocia, Gales e Irlanda del Norte LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 19Millionaire Activist James Chambers Seeks Asylum in SpainJailed in Madrid on an extradition request from the United States that his lawyer says is tied to pro-Palestinian activism, James Chambers fears persecution if returned.NYT World
POLITICSSep 18Feijóo accelerated the 'euro-agreement' against the Moroccan 'lobby' due to the "invasion" of Ceuta: "It is transcendental for Spain and the EU to vote now"El presidente del PP Europeo propuso que se votara en octubre, porque no daban los números, pero el líder español se plantó LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 18Migratory chaos in Ceuta increasingly corners Pedro Sánchez and escalates the political battle in SpainThe right-wing opposition demands the expulsion of thousands of migrants who entered from Morocco at the end of July. The transfer from an enclave beach to a camp again caused stampedes, violent scenes, and clashes with the police.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18"They don't hire us": What happened to the foreigners who entered the extraordinary regularization of immigrants in SpainA pocos días de que concluya el plazo para reconocer o rechazar las solicitudes aceptadas (más de 1 millón) surgen algunos datos a destacar.Uno de ellos es que es ese plazo no se va a cumplir. En tanto, son pocas las empresas que contratan a los extranjeros ya admitidos a trámite.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Crisis in Ceuta: Luis de la Fuente presented Spain's first list after winning the World Cup with a strong gesture dedicated to the enclaveThe coach announced the players called up for the national team that will compete in the Nations League. He did so with a video recorded from the area that has been experiencing a delicate situation for weeks. The symbolic message comes after the controversy with Mbappé and Vinícius at Real Madrid.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Spain reveal Nations League squad in Ceuta in support of migration crisisWorld Cup winners Spain choose Ceuta to announce Nations League squad in solidarity with border crossing troubles.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 182030 World Cup Final: Facing Morocco's ambitions, Spain threatensDepuis l’attribution du tournoi 2030 au trio Maroc-Portugal-Espagne, la question de savoir quel pays accueillera la finale oppose Madrid et Rabat. Une rivalité envenimée par la crise de Ceuta et la dégradation de leurs relations diplomatiques.Jeune Afrique