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PSOE presses the case for a federal state

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/03/2016 00:00

Rajoy, in a speech before supporters today, scolded Sánchez for wasting time.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/03/2016 00:00

Sánchez receives the applause of PSOE deputies, but his attempt to become premier was destined to fail again.

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.

Andrew Ede04/03/2016 00:00

Albert Rivera thinks a deal with the PP can be met.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/02/2016 00:00

Pedro Sanchez and Albert Rivera signed the agreement in Madrid today.

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.

24/02/2016 00:00

Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias on the right, with Juan Pedro Yllanes, a Balearic Congress deputy for Podemos in the centre.

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.

04/02/2016 00:00

Armengol backs Sánchez to form next government

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/01/2016 00:00

King Felipe today met the leaders of PSOE and Podemos, Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias.

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.

Julian Toyer22/01/2016 00:00

Balearic President Armengol: leader of a left-wing coalition.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/01/2016 00:00

PM Mariano Rajoy met the leaders of Podemos, Pablos Iglesias, and Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera yesterday.

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.

28/12/2015 00:00

Pedro Sánchez addressed an animated crowd in Inca after a walk around Palma.

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.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/12/2015 00:00

PSOE to press for flat-rate inter-island flights

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/11/2015 00:00

President Armengol, characterised as having been “kidnapped by radical partners”.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/10/2015 00:00

Rajoy has a tough run up to Christmas.

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.

Julien Toyer05/08/2015 00:00

There will be just under four million euros for the railway network.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/08/2015 00:00