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Pedro Sánchez: how a string of corruption allegations could make Spain’s Socialist party a threat to its own coalition

In recent months, corruption allegations have increasingly surrounded figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from his wife and brother to former senior officials of his party and even former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

The Conversation

Spain's PM 'was at level one' in scheme to rig public contracts, defendant in graft case says

The Socialists' turmoil has rocked relations with their far-left junior coalition partner Sumar and an array of fringe and regional separatist parties whose support is essential to pass legislation.

Euronews

Spanish PM Vows To Fight On As Corruption Scandal Grows

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is fighting to keep his job, as corruption allegations prompted the resignation of a close aide and sparked tension in his minority coalition.

International Business Times

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Spain's parliament considers press access shakeup after spate of disruptions

Journalists have protested against the behaviour of activists who they say harass them and impede their work.

Euronews

Spain moves forward with a proposed law to shorten the working week to 37.5 hours

The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval.

Euronews

Spain Scraps Contested Israeli Arms Deal After Uproar

Spain on Thursday cancelled a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli company following pressure from the Socialist-led government's far-left coalition partner -- a move swiftly condemned by Israel.

International Business Times

Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company

PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain’s coalition government.

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Spain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry

Coalition allies of Pedro Sánchez said the purchase of millions of bullets jeopardised country’s efforts to hold Israel to account over war in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Spanish deputy PM’s party calls for cancellation of Israeli arms order

Leftwing party says €6.6m order for bullets from Israeli firm breaches coalition government agreements

The Guardian - UK

‘If you fall into the dialogue of the far right, the far right wins’: Spain’s deputy PM on the need for workers’ rights

Yolanda Díaz Pérez’s leftwing government has championed employment reform similar to Labour’s proposals – and she tells British business there is nothing to fear

The Guardian - UK

Spain Moves To Slash Working Week To 37.5 Hours

Spain's minority leftist government on Tuesday approved a plan to reduce the working week to 37.5 hours in one of the world's fastest-growing developed economies.

International Business Times

‘We acted late’: Spain’s Sumar party apologises amid sexual assault claims

Leader of coalition Yolanda Díaz defends party but apologises over delay in action over MP Íñigo Errejón

The Guardian - UK

Migrant Influx Fuels Debate In Spain Over Illegal Migration

A steep rise in the number of arrivals of migrants in Spain's Canary Islands from Africa has fuelled a fierce debate in the country over how to tackle illegal immigration.

International Business Times

Socialists Win Catalonia Election, Face Coalition Challenges

Spain's Socialist party wins Catalonia elections, reshaping political landscape. Illa seeks to form government amidst shifting alliances.

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The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM considers resigning, blaming political ‘harassment’ of wife

Pedro Sánchez halts public duties, hitting out at opponents after court launches inquiry into alleged corruption by Begoña Gómez

The Guardian - UK

Socialist party members in Spain back deal to secure PM new term

Members of Pedro Sánchez’s party vote 87% in favour of proposal to form government backed by smaller parties

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s ruling socialists and leftwing alliance sign coalition deal

Two parties vow labour reforms in effort to shore up support – but still need Catalan separatists’ backing to form government

The Independent UK

Spain’s acting government to push for a 37½-hour workweek. That's if it can remain in power

The parties forming Spain’s acting government say they will push for a 37½-hour workweek

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Al Jazeera

Spain’s Socialists reach gov’t coalition deal with hard-left Sumar party

Spain has been stuck in political limbo since July’s general election.

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Israel accuses Spain of siding with Hamas after ‘genocide’ accusation

Several left-wing politicians call on Madrid to bring Israel’s Netanyahu before the ICC, sparking a diplomatic row.

The Guardian - UK

Spain is becoming harder to govern. Is this the future of our divided politics?

Three months after a general election, attempts to form a government have so far failed – and hostility between parties is mounting, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Conversation

What's happening in Spain after the general election (and what it means for the presidency of the Council of the EU)

Spaniards voted in a general election on 23 July. The election was called early. Pedro Sánchez, the current acting prime minister, brought it forward after the Socialist Party (PSOE) polled poorly in municipal and regional elections on 28 May, and the prospect of an internal rebellion within the party loomed.

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Sánchez rules out return to polls after Spanish vote delivers hung parliament

Socialist leader assures party ‘democracy can find a formula for government’ as left and right blocs try to form viable coalitions

The Week

Spain’s uncertain political future after election deadlock

Spain is facing months of political gridlock after parliamentary elections saw the conservative bloc fail to win enough votes to form a government.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: conservatives in Spain fail to secure expected majority

Weeks of negotiations likely after snap election leaves left and right almost neck and neck. Plus, Twitter gets a rebranding

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