Spain's leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists ahead of vote on new government
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.
In his first interview since the European parliamentary elections, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on international allies to hold his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for the 'bombings' and 'military intervention' in Gaza.
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Ireland, Norway and Spain , Join List of Nations to Formally , Recognize a Palestinian State.
Spain, Ireland and Norway have officially recognized
a Palestinian state in what the BBC calls an effort to
seek a political solution to the ongoing war in Gaza. .
The countries said they hope their decisions will encourage
other European nations to follow suit and help reach a
ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by Hamas. .
The countries said they hope their decisions will encourage
other European nations to follow suit and help reach a
ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by Hamas. .
In response, Israel's government has accused Ireland,
Norway and Spain of rewarding terrorism, while also
withdrawing ambassadors from the countries. .
The recognition of a Palestinian state
by the three nations has increased pressure
on Israel to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza. .
BBC reports that two international courts have called for
an end to the war and accused Israel's Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu of committing war crimes.
BBC reports that two international courts have called for
an end to the war and accused Israel's Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu of committing war crimes.
At the same time, other western countries
have also increased sanctions on Israeli
settlers in occupied Palestinian territories. .
According to Ireland, Spain and Norway,
they recognize a Palestinian state based
on borders established prior to the war in 1967.
Before the war, Jerusalem was the
capital of both Israel and Palestine.
This is an important moment
and I think it sends a signal to
the world that there are practical
actions you can take as a country
to help keep the hope and destination
of a two-state solution alive at
a time when others are trying
to sadly bomb it into oblivion, Simon Harris, Prime Minister of Ireland, via BBC.
According to Spanish Prime Minister
Pedro Sánchez, recognizing Palestine is , “an essential requirement if
we are all to achieve peace.”.
According to Spanish Prime Minister
Pedro Sánchez, recognizing Palestine is , “an essential requirement if
we are all to achieve peace.”
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In a significant move to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have signed a crucial bilateral security agreement in Madrid. This agreement, allocating 1 billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in 2024, marks a pivotal step in supporting Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia.
Join us as we take a closer look at the advanced military equipment Spain is sending to Ukraine, including German-made Leopard 2A4 tanks, U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, and other essential weaponry. Learn how this comprehensive aid package aims to enhance Ukraine's defense across multiple fronts and safeguard its sovereignty.
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After ascending to the throne following his father Juan Carlos I's dramatic abdication, Felipe VI oversaw a politically tumultuous time in which Spain dealt with several political earthquakes, including the 2017 Catalan independence crisis.
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The hard-left party France Unbowed said it will suspend discussions to nominate a future Prime minister, accusing the Socialists of sabotaging negotiations.
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Emotions ran high in the Strasbourg hemicycle on Wednesday as EU lawmakers clashed over Spain’s controversial amnesty law, part of a political deal with Catalan separatists to make Pedro Sánchez..
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170,000 protesters flooded Madrid against an amnesty law following PM Pedro Sanchez's deal with Catalan nationalists. The law pardons figures tied to the 2017 Catalan bid, triggering national dissent..
Clashes between police and anti-Catalan amnesty protesters break out in Madrid as Pedro Sanchez wins the backing of Spain's parliament on Thursday for another term as prime minister, with the country..
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