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Wednesday's deadly train crash has dealt a serious blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. The accident in Toledo province killed 69 people and came just nine months after another deadly crash on the same line, leading to accusations from experts and the public of underinvestment in railway infrastructure under Sanchez's government after years of rapid network expansion.
Emergency crews worked through the night after a high-speed train collision killed 69 people. PM Pedro Sanchez has pledged a full investigation into Spain's second major train accident this year.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez promised Saturday to "strengthen" housing legislation if he obtained an absolute majority in the legislative elections scheduled for 29 November. The housing crisis is generating a strong mobilisation across Spain.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called an early election for November 29, aiming to increase his parliamentary support after lawmakers last week rejected proposals to address a housing crisis that has drawn nationwide protests. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Javier Carbonell, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that Sanchez has chosen "the best moment in a sea of troubles" to call snap elections as he is likely to capitalise on the mobilisation of left-wing voters during the housing protests.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early election for November 29 on Monday, in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests. France 24's correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris has the deetails.
The Spanish prime minister had repeatedly insisted he would serve out his four-year term, with elections scheduled for 2027. The move comes after a major defeat for his coalition's proposed housing reforms.
Sanchez calls early vote after Parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government.
During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.
During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.
Speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it would be "a good decision" if the UK decided to rejoin the European Union. The two leaders met at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of Macron's two-day state visit to Spain.
Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez's government of negligence.
On the front page of the press, on Thursday 24 September, indignation in Spain, after yesterday's expulsion of a pensioner of 87 years from the Madrid dwelling she had occupied for seventy years. The meeting yesterday between Pedro Sanchez and the mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, on the margins of the UNGA. A new "plan" of the "peace council" for Gaza. And the kick-off of the League of Nations tonight.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.
