Europe News Sánchez defies Trump in political gamble as Madrid say no to war As audacious as opportunistic, the Spanish PM clashes with Trump and revives the 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business. 04/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War" Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence. 04/03/2026
World News 'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance on Trump's Iran campaign The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases. 04/03/2026
Europe Today Israel FM says Europe too divided, slams Spanish PM Asked about Europe's role on Iran, the Israeli foreign minister said the EU 'does not have a unified position' and brushed off criticism from the Spanish government. Madrid rejected what it described as a unilateral and escalatory operation that risks plunging the region into war. 01/03/2026
Europe News Spain slams US and Israeli strikes on Iran, reflecting shift in policy Spain often stands out in Europe as one of the countries most critical of the US foreign policy, Israel’s war in Gaza, and Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests. 28/02/2026
Spain Spain releases secret 1981 coup documents after 45 years Spain has published 153 declassified documents on the 1981 23-F coup, revealing orders to shoot to kill and King Juan Carlos I’s role in stopping it. 25/02/2026
Germany Sánchez's tough message on nuclear weapons in Munich The Spanish president participates in the Munich Security Conference for the first time and questions the rearmament strategies of the powers. Faced with Putin, he advocates investing in values instead of nuclear arsenals. 14/02/2026
Tech News Spain hits back at Telegram founder over 'lies' about internet law The founder of Telegram forwarded a message through the app's official channel, disagreeing with the announcement to restrict algorithms. 06/02/2026
The Ring Can a social media ban protect children from online violence? In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Axel Voss (EPP) and Christel Schaldemose (Socialists) engage in a deep debate over whether or not a ban on social media for under-16's is a good thing. 04/02/2026
Spain Musk calls Sánchez 'tyrant' over plans to ban social media for teens The tech billionaire attacked the Spanish premier after Pedro Sánchez announced Madrid intends to roll out new rules to protect minors from social media harm, which would see executives potentially liable in court. 04/02/2026
No Comment King Felipe and Queen Letizia attend Mass for Spain train crash victims King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined over 300 relatives in Huelva to mourn the 45 victims of the Adamuz train crash. 30/01/2026
Spain Spain approves plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants The measure will affect those living in Spain for at least five months and who applied for international protection before 31 December 2025. 27/01/2026
Spain Spain begins three days of national mourning after deadly train crash Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called "strange" since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was speeding. 20/01/2026
Spain Pedro Sánchez says "We will find the truth" after the Adamuz tragedy The President and the Minister of Transport visited the site of the accident Monday morning, later in the day the government decreed three days of mourning. 19/01/2026
Spain US invasion of Greenland would be ‘death knell for NATO,’ warns Spain’s Sánchez US President Donald Trump is threatening several European countries that oppose his plan to seize the Danish territory with tariffs. "An invasion of Greenland by the US would make Putin the happiest man in the world," the Spanish leader adds in an interview with Spanish media outlet La Vanguardia. 18/01/2026
World News Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro was conducted in violation of international law. 04/01/2026
The Ring Is PM Sánchez 'here to stay'? Spain's political storm, in The Ring The political crisis in Spain goes beyond national borders: Former Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo (PP) and José Zaragoza (PSC), current member of Congress, debate on The Ring about the instability of Sánchez’s government and its impact on Europe. 10/12/2025
Spain Spain faces 2.3 million citizenship requests from Franco-era exiles The Law of Democratic Memory has unleashed an avalanche of applications for Spanish nationality, with more than 1 million files already initiated and another 1.3 million pending processing. Madrid's consular network, with 178 offices worldwide, is facing collapse. 03/12/2025
World News Thousands of Spaniards take part in antigovernment protests According to the Popular Party (PP), more than 80,000 people took part in the demonstration against Pedro Sánchez's government in Madrid on Sunday. The government delegation puts the number of attendees at 40,000. 30/11/2025
Spain Spain suspends attorney general after tax fraud case data leak The decision is a blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who defended García Ortiz during the months-long investigation and trial. 20/11/2025