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Now playing Next Culture news Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”. 21/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Spain's Sánchez blasts Europe's right in heated Strasbourg standoff Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blasted on Wednesday Europe's right-wing for pandering to far-right ideologies in a heated standoff in the European Parliament. 13/12/2023
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Now playing Next Brussels, my love? Brussels, my love? The EU lacks leverage in the Middle East In this edition of Brussels, my love? we discuss EU diplomacy in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and talk about Spanish politics after the passage of a controversial amnesty law. 25/11/2023
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Now playing Next Spain Why is Spain one of the few EU voices supporting Palestine? Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sets off on a tour of the conflict-hit Middle East, positioning his nation as a quasi-ally of Palestine. 23/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Women make up more than half of ministers in Spain's new government Sánchez was reelected prime minister on Thursday with backing from 179 lawmakers in Spain's 350-seat parliament. His election was opposed by 171 deputies from the centre-right Popular Party and the far-right Vox. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Spain Spain's new cabinet keeps its record for more women than men Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has unveiled his new cabinet – and as well as many veteran faces - women now hold 12 of the 22 posts. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Spain Spain's leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday defended his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia’s separatists in parliament a day before the Socialist leader seeks the endorsement of the chamber to form a new government. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next world news Spain’s Sanchez set for re-election as PM amid anger over amnesty deal Sánchez is expected to be reelected after his Socialist party reached deals with small parties, including the fringe Catalan separatist party. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next world news Spain's Parliament to vote on Prime Minister Sánchez's re-election Spain's Socialist Party has struck a deal with a fringe Catalan separatist party to grant an amnesty for people involved in the region's failed secession bid, sparking a protest outside the party's headquarters. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs to debate Spain's amnesty deal over rule of law fears The European Parliament will hold a debate next week on the controversial amnesty deal struck between the Spanish socialists and Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez prime minister. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Spain Spanish right rally against PM Sánchez’s amnesty proposal The conservative PP and far-right Vox party claim the amnesty measure goes against the principles of equality, territorial unity and the separation of powers. 12/11/2023
Now playing Next world news Europe's socialist leaders meet in Spain The meeting came as the socialist Prime Ministers of both Spain and Portugal faced significant political challenges. 12/11/2023
Now playing Next Spain Protesters clash with police after Socialist Party deal confirmed Opponents of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's pact to form a coalition government with the pro-independence Catalan party have protested again outside the Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid. Tension boiled over at the demonstration resulting in several arrests. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Spain Explained: Why violence hit Madrid's streets ahead of Catalan deal As Spain's Socialists have just signed a pact with the pro-independence Catalan party, we explain why the deal has sparked violent protests on the streets of Madrid. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Spain’s socialists, Catalan Junts reach deal for government support Spain’s socialist party (PSOE) has struck a deal with Catalan separatist party Junts per Catalunya that could pave the way for acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez to form a coalition government as early as next week. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next no comment Thousands of right wingers protest outside Spain's acting PM's office The protestors are furious that acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wants to grant an amnesty to pro-independence campaigners from Catalonia. 08/11/2023
