All news on the topic: Pedro Sanchez

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Spain’s security ally Morocco accused of spying on Guardia Civil officers it trained
Leaked documents and insider testimonies reveal that Morocco used Pegasus to spy on a senior Guardia Civil intelligence officer while secretly monitoring Spanish officers training its intelligence service.
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Europe’s next migration crisis is already here: Thousands remain in Ceuta despite claims the border invasion is over
On the promenade overlooking the main tourist beach in the tiny Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Africa, a Sudanese teenager in a tattered T-shirt prays on his knees to Allah at three in the afternoon.
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France’s largest wildfire in decades threatens military site as 4,000 more people flee
Around 4,000 holidaymakers have been evacuated from a popular French beach resort as a massive wildfire continues to rage towards missile and rocket factories in the country’s southwest.
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More than 300,000 flee as wildfires spread across France and Spain
Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they "are far from having the fire under control."
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Lamine Yamal takes swipe at Argentina’s World Cup final antics during title celebrations
The Spain squad returned victorious to Madrid on Monday afternoon after a flight from New York.
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Spanish football fans celebrate on London’s streets after World Cup triumph
Spanish football fans took to the streets of London to celebrate their country’s 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina.
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Andy Burnham urged to ditch Trump strategy and rebuild ties with Europe
Andy Burnham is being urged to prioritise Europe over the US amid criticism that his predecessor was too close to Donald Trump.
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Pressure mounts on Pedro Sanchez as multiple corruption investigations circle his inner circle
The government came under increasing pressure this week after authorities searched the Socialist Party’s Madrid headquarters.
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Pressure mounts on Sanchez after anti-corruption raid hits Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid
Spain’s anticorruption police raided the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party in Madrid on Wednesday, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is already struggling with a series of corruption scandals involving key allies.
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Alvaro Garcia Ortiz resigns after Spain’s supreme court convicts him for confidential leak
Spain’s chief prosecutor has announced his resignation after the supreme court found him guilty last week of leaking confidential information in a case involving a businessman who is the boyfriend of a prominent right-wing politician.
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Spain’s attorney general banned for two years over leak in tax fraud case
Spain’s top prosecutor has been banned from his post for two years after being found guilty of leaking confidential information about a tax case involving a businessman who is the boyfriend of a prominent rightwing politician.
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Spain bars US weapons transit to Israel as war in Gaza intensifies
Spain has banned the US from sending weapons to Israel in protest over the war in Gaza.
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Spain’s PM Sánchez calls for Israel to be barred from international sports amid Gaza protests
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for Israel to be barred from international sports competitions as long as its “barbarism” in Gaza continues, saying the country should not be allowed to use high-profile events to “whitewash” its offensive.
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Spain escalates measures against Israel, announces arms and port bans amid Gaza war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday intensified his criticism of Israel’s actions in the 23-month Israel-Hamas war, which led Israel to respond by banning two left-wing Spanish ministers from the country.
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Defence budget in the UK to rise sharply as Starmer unveils new military strategy by 2035
Keir Starmer will pledge to increase defense spending by billions more within the next decade – just months after his last major commitment.
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Spanish PM plans to prohibit Brits from purchasing homes, impacting expats
The Spanish government is planning to ban non-resident Brits from buying homes in the country.
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Spain to impose 100% tax on foreign home-buyers, impacting British expats
Spain is set to impose a significant new tax on foreigners, including Brits, buying homes in the country as it moves to prioritise housing availability for locals.
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At least 89 people are still missing after floods in eastern Spain
Valencia authorities say search efforts continue as prime minister announces €10.6bn fund to help victims of disaster
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Keir Starmer and the Spanish PM reportedly discussed a youth mobility scheme
Labour leader reportedly did not reject Pedro Sánchez’s proposal for free movement agreement
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Spanish king snubs Argentina’s Milei amid diplomatic tensions
The royal affront has a history, with President Milei having previously insulted Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez and his wife.
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The Spanish Prime Minister’s wife has been summoned to court over corruption allegations
“What we have here is a mudslinging campaign by the right and the far right,” a government spokesperson said.
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Spain’s parliament passes disputed Catalan amnesty law
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition government pushes through controversial legislation.
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Madrid prosecutors have requested that a judge dismiss the investigation into the Spanish Prime Minister’s wife
Pressure group accusing Begoña Gómez of corruption admits media reports allegations were based on may not be true