Investiture Spanish PM 2023

 Investiture process of new Spanish prime minister following general election of July 23rd, 2023.

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"The revolutionary": Carles Puigdemont, among the most influential figures of the year, says 'Politico'

"The revolutionary": Carles Puigdemont, among the most influential figures of the year, says 'Politico'

The European publication ranks the exiled Catalan president as number 2 in its category of "Disruptors"

Vicenç Pagès

Tuesday, 28 of november of 2023 - 20:01

Sánchez, a forceps investiture

Sánchez, a forceps investiture

José Antich

Friday, 17 of november of 2023 - 17:41

International media stress the Catalan independentist role in Pedro Sánchez's investiture

International media stress the Catalan independentist role in Pedro Sánchez's investiture

Media from Europe and the US report how the Catalan parties and the amnesty deal have shaped the new Spanish executive

Berto Sagrera

Thursday, 16 of november of 2023 - 20:36

Sánchez has not accepted his numerical minority

Sánchez has not accepted his numerical minority

José Antich

Thursday, 16 of november of 2023 - 18:15

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Pedro Sánchez, elected as Spanish prime minister with votes of all Catalan pro-independence MPs

Pedro Sánchez, elected as Spanish prime minister with votes of all Catalan pro-independence MPs

Sánchez added the crucial votes of Junts to his majority after a long negotiation with Puigdemont

Abel Degà

Thursday, 16 of november of 2023 - 14:44

Irritation in Junts over Sánchez's discourse on the amnesty

Irritation in Junts over Sánchez's discourse on the amnesty

Míriam Nogueras communicates the pro-independence party's concern about the speech to PSOE's Santos Cerdán

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 15 of november of 2023 - 23:05

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Ayuso calls Sánchez a "son of a bitch" in Spanish parliament

Ayuso calls Sánchez a "son of a bitch" in Spanish parliament

The Madrid politician voiced the words from Congress's guest seating when Sánchez linked her to an alleged PP corruption case

Berto Sagrera

Wednesday, 15 of november of 2023 - 19:55

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Sánchez defends Catalan amnesty in investiture speech: "To overcome the fracture of 2017"

Sánchez defends Catalan amnesty in investiture speech: "To overcome the fracture of 2017"

The Socialist investiture candidate erects himself as an alternative to far-right Spanish nationalism

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 15 of november of 2023 - 18:33

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Laura Borràs: "The conflict has stopped being between Catalans. Now the conflict is between Spaniards."

Laura Borràs: "The conflict has stopped being between Catalans. Now the conflict is between Spaniards."

The Junts president warns that the legislature will depend on compliance with agreements according to a timetable

Marta Lasalas / Pedro Ruíz

Monday, 13 of november of 2023 - 22:35

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Speaker announces debate for Pedro Sánchez's investiture as Spanish PM for Wednesday and Thursday

Speaker announces debate for Pedro Sánchez's investiture as Spanish PM for Wednesday and Thursday

Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez has the votes assured (179) to be elected on the first ballot

Jaume Vich

Monday, 13 of november of 2023 - 20:19

How can the final obstacle to the amnesty be overcome?

How can the final obstacle to the amnesty be overcome?

José Antich

Monday, 13 of november of 2023 - 16:52

Sánchez closes investiture deals with Basques and Canarian MP but Podemos move maintains tension

Sánchez closes investiture deals with Basques and Canarian MP but Podemos move maintains tension

Pedro Sánchez secured an absolute majority of investiture votes this Friday, but Podemos will now keep him waiting

El Nacional

Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 22:31

Prosecutor submits that Tsunami judge is accusing Puigdemont of terrorism crime with no evidence

Prosecutor submits that Tsunami judge is accusing Puigdemont of terrorism crime with no evidence

Prosecutor destroys judge's claims, stating that no indications of terrorism crimes exist in the Democratic Tsunami case

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 20:46

Civil Guard officers opposed to the Junts-PSOE deal: "We're ready to shed blood for Spain"

Civil Guard officers opposed to the Junts-PSOE deal: "We're ready to shed blood for Spain"

A leading Civil Guard officers association says it trusts that the judiciary will succeed in "preserving the rule of law"

John McAulay

Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 18:55

An agreement for the long haul, with many question marks

An agreement for the long haul, with many question marks

José Antich

Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 17:40

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The PSOE celebrates its "legislature" agreement with Junts: "It opens an historic new era"

The PSOE celebrates its "legislature" agreement with Junts: "It opens an historic new era"

Santos Cerdán say that the Junts deal, "for the whole legislature", opens an "historic opportunity to resolve the conflict"

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 19:48

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Puigdemont warns the PSOE: the days of giving support "with nothing in return" are over

Puigdemont warns the PSOE: the days of giving support "with nothing in return" are over

Exiled Catalan president warns that, unlike in the last legislature, Sánchez will have to earn stability "accord by accord"

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 18:35

Catalonia, the day after the 23-F

Catalonia, the day after the 23-F

José Antich

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 17:11

PSOE and Junts sign Sánchez investiture deal that includes Catalan self-determination talks

PSOE and Junts sign Sánchez investiture deal that includes Catalan self-determination talks

Accord includes "opening a new phase", 'lawfare' cases within the amnesty and the financing of Catalonia

Abel Degà

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 12:48

PSOE and Junts are aiming to announce their agreement on Sánchez's investiture this Thursday

PSOE and Junts are aiming to announce their agreement on Sánchez's investiture this Thursday

The amnesty legislation could begin its passage through the Spanish Congress at the beginning of next week

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 8 of november of 2023 - 23:06

Rodalies, a political and preventative strike

Rodalies, a political and preventative strike

José Antich

Wednesday, 8 of november of 2023 - 17:07

PSOE-Junts talks: another day with no accord, but now with Puigdemont investigated for terrorism

PSOE-Junts talks: another day with no accord, but now with Puigdemont investigated for terrorism

Junts team returns from Brussels, unable to give the green light to the pact for Pedro Sánchez's investiture as Spanish PM

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 6 of november of 2023 - 22:25

Help Spain through a coup d'etat, demands far-right letter circulating in military barracks

Help Spain through a coup d'etat, demands far-right letter circulating in military barracks

The letter asks Spanish military and police to act "according to the dictates of their conscience"

John McAulay

Monday, 6 of november of 2023 - 20:21

Junqueras makes the most of his seven MPs

Junqueras makes the most of his seven MPs

José Antich

Friday, 3 of november of 2023 - 17:19

Catalan government assumes that Rodalies transfer will require "track by track" negotiation

Catalan government assumes that Rodalies transfer will require "track by track" negotiation

ERC-PSOE accord opens a long negotiation to define real scope of a transfer that the Generalitat wants to be "comprehensive"

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 22:51

ERC-PSOE accord includes continuing the dialogue table to resolve the Spain-Catalonia conflict

ERC-PSOE accord includes continuing the dialogue table to resolve the Spain-Catalonia conflict

Junqueras insists that the PSOE deal, ratified by ERC leaders today, is only for the investiture, not for the legislature

Nura Portella

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 20:22

Junts cools down expectations over an imminent deal with PSOE for Sánchez's investiture

Junts cools down expectations over an imminent deal with PSOE for Sánchez's investiture

Carles Puigdemont's party insists that the deal is not yet closed and, with over 3 weeks until the deadline, it is in no rush

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 18:39

The judges' revolt against the amnesty

The judges' revolt against the amnesty

José Antich

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 17:20

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Sánchez’s approaching investiture overshadows princess Leonor's oath of allegiance

Sánchez’s approaching investiture overshadows princess Leonor's oath of allegiance

Two parallel political realities go on display in the Spanish Congress: monarchist pomp overshadowed by investiture progress

Jaume Vich

Tuesday, 31 of october of 2023 - 21:38

Socialists expect to register amnesty bill within days and invest Sánchez as Spanish PM next week

Socialists expect to register amnesty bill within days and invest Sánchez as Spanish PM next week

Once the party accords are finalised, the amnesty bill will be registered jointly by all seven parties supporting it

Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 31 of october of 2023 - 19:31

Now the PSOE is in a hurry

Now the PSOE is in a hurry

José Antich

Tuesday, 31 of october of 2023 - 17:57

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Puigdemont and the PSOE organizational secretary meet in Brussels: "The negotiation is advancing"

Puigdemont and the PSOE organizational secretary meet in Brussels: "The negotiation is advancing"

The Junts general secretary and two senior PSOE MEPs also attended the meeting

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 30 of october of 2023 - 21:34

Key Socialist voices at Barcelona event show support for investiture with pro-independence parties

Key Socialist voices at Barcelona event show support for investiture with pro-independence parties

Ex-PM Zapatero appeals for loyalty within the parties while the PSC's Illa warns of the dangers of only thinking short-term

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 15:21

Esquerra demands a place at the table

Esquerra demands a place at the table

José Antich

Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 12:22

ERC puts pressure on the investiture negotiation with PSOE: "There's not enough progress"

ERC puts pressure on the investiture negotiation with PSOE: "There's not enough progress"

Socialist proposal to list the 1-O referendum as "a crime" in order to justify the amnesty law is met with rejection by ERC

David González

Thursday, 26 of october of 2023 - 22:45

The PSOE-Sumar accord: chequebook populism

The PSOE-Sumar accord: chequebook populism

José Antich

Wednesday, 25 of october of 2023 - 17:55

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PSOE and Sumar vow to "correct autonomous underfinancing" in coalition programme announcement

PSOE and Sumar vow to "correct autonomous underfinancing" in coalition programme announcement

Sánchez and Díaz also say they'll reduce the Spanish working week to 37.5 hours and present a series of social measures

Tuesday, 24 of october of 2023 - 22:23

Catalan exile body's grassroots vote to block the investiture of Pedro Sánchez as Spanish PM

Catalan exile body's grassroots vote to block the investiture of Pedro Sánchez as Spanish PM

In the Council of the Republic consultation, 74.9% favoured a blockade, but only 4.45% of affiliated members cast votes

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 24 of october of 2023 - 19:13

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Pere Aragonès in the Senate: "The amnesty is the starting point; the referendum, the destination"

Pere Aragonès in the Senate: "The amnesty is the starting point; the referendum, the destination"

The Catalan president argues for calling an "agreed and recognized" independence referendum, looking to the Scottish model

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 19 of october of 2023 - 18:36

Aragonès backs a "Scottish style" agreed independence referendum for Catalonia

Aragonès backs a "Scottish style" agreed independence referendum for Catalonia

Catalan president stresses that this proposal, arising from the Clarity Agreement process, is separate from the investiture

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 16 of october of 2023 - 23:03