Sánchez’s Socialists projected to suffer new defeat in regional elections in Castilla y León

Spain’s governing party has lost three key regional votes since December.

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Spain downgrades its diplomatic ties with Israel

Madrid retires its ambassador to Tel Aviv and leaves its representation under the control of the chargé d’affaires.

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Macron teams up with Sánchez amid escalating clash with Trump

International tensions over the war in Iran are providing both leaders with a welcome respite from domestic turmoil. 

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Sánchez says Spain won’t temper criticism of Trump’s attack on Iran ‘out of fear of reprisals’

Spanish PM insists he won’t bow to U.S. commercial pressure, as he leads international opposition to the strikes against Tehran.

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EU’s Ribera says Trump can’t break trade relations with Spain

Madrid barred the U.S. from using jointly operated military bases on Spanish soil to attack Iran, sparking fury from the U.S. president.

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Spain imposes permanent weapons embargo on Israel – POLITICO

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Fresh blow for Spain’s scandal-plagued Sánchez

Francisco Salazar, a close ally of the Spanish prime minister, stepped down from his position in the Socialist Party amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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Feijóo’s now-or-never moment to lead Spain

The Socialists, stricken by scandals, may be forced to call a snap election, giving the conservative leader an opportunity that is unlikely to come again.

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Corruption scandals put Spain’s Sánchez under pressure to call snap elections

The country’s local and regional Socialist leaders fear the politically compromised prime minister could harm their electoral prospects.

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Sánchez corruption scandals are a godsend for Spanish far right

The Vox party is rising in polls thanks partly to its allegations that Spain’s democratic system is rotten.

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