Politics
PSOE presses the case for a federal state
PSOE has been taking the lead in presenting a solution to territorial problems that is based on a federal state.
Politics
Rajoy renews push for coalition with PSOE
“This coalition would respect the will of the people. The first and the second (parties) plus, if we like, the fourth," suggested Rajoy.
Politics
Sánchez fails for a second time to become prime minister
The result was almost exactly the same as it had been with the first vote on Wednesday: 219 votes against, but 131 in favour.
Politics
Sánchez expects no support from the PP but Rivera is hopeful
Pedro Sánchez said today that he expects little or no support from the Partido Popular for his investiture.
Politics
Podemos breaks off talks with Socialists to form government
Any hope of support from Podemos for Sanchez's hoped-for investiture next week was dashed because of the agreement with the C's.
Politics
Podemos would overtake Socialists if new election held in Spain
The result of the survey is likely to weigh significantly on ongoing negotiations to build a potential coalition of left-wing forces to rule in Spain.
Politics
Armengol backs Sánchez to form next government
The meeting was one of a series that Sánchez has held ahead of Saturday’s federal committee gathering of the party.
Politics
Spanish left-wing coalition comes closer as King ends talks
“Spain can’t afford to wait for Rajoy,” Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias told a news conference.
Politics
Armengol: follow our lead and form a left-wing coalition
Balearic president believes that new government in Madrid can be formed without the Partido Popular.
Politics
Socialists reject coalition deal with any party urging Catalan referendum
“We will not discuss questions about the territorial integrity of the country,” PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez said today.
Politics
Socialist leader tells Inca rally that PSOE will win the general election
“Taking on the Partido Popular and defending the majority, we socialists will win on 20 December.”
Transport
PSOE to press for flat-rate inter-island flights
These provisions have been approved as an item in the party’s manifesto for the general election on 20 December.
Politics
PP rubbish government’s one hundred days performance
Prohens denounced the “inconsistency, instability, arrogance and vengefulness” of the government’s early days in office.
Education
New schools needed for increasing Balearic population
“Inadequate, deficient and with serious problems related to facilities”.
Spanish politics
Poll shows Spain set for unpredictable political autumn
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular has taken a clear lead over rivals.
Balearic investment
Balearic investment slammed as a “punishment"
The investment budget since the Partido Popular took over in 2011 has, on average, been 118 million, while under PSOE it had been 427 million.
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