Mariano Rajoy
'Handsome One' Pedro Sanchez Is New Spanish PM
The 46-year-old takes over from Mariano Rajoy, who was defeated by a no-confidence vote on Friday.
Spain Gets a Government: Rajoy to Win Confidence Vote
Mariano Rajoy expected to be confirmed as prime minister, ending months of political instability following two inconclusive elections.
Impasse in Spain: Form Government or Force Election?
Resignation of Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez may provide an opening after months of political deadlock.
Spain Likely Headed Toward Third Election in Past Year
Spain has been deadlocked politically with the inability to forge a coalition delaying investments and appointments.
Spanish King Asks Center-Right Party To Form Government
Rajoy suggested that his first approach would be to try and form a minority administration.
Catalonia President: Why Spain's Elections Don't Matter
'There's no alternative to Catalan independence. You'd have to be very radical to defend what we have now,' Puigdemont says.
Spain Spared Brussels Deficit Sanctions Before Election
The country's next government will need to show it is serious about fiscal policy.
Yanis Varoufakis: How Podemos Can Win In Spain
The Spanish anti-austerity party can surge at the elections, but only with a European strategy.
Rajoy Was Hit During Rally in His Home Region
Rajoy was hit during a rally in his home region of Galicia, days before the general election.
Spain Prepares For Debates—and a Significant Absentee—Ahead of Fraught General Election
Spaniards will cast their ballots on December 20 after a turbulent few years for Spanish politics.
Free Healthcare Reinstated for Illegal Immigrants in Spain
However, those with long-term diseases still don't qualify for free medication, as Rajoy reverses 2012 decision.
Spain Accused of Bullying Protesters With New 'Gagging Law'
The Spanish parliament passed the bill despite disapproval from all 14 opposition parties.
Spain Investigating 'Tremendously Cruel' Germanwings Crash Tweets
Many of the messages celebrate the presumed deaths of Catalans who were on the flight.
Podemos Leader Challenges 'Useless' Spanish PM to TV Debate
Pablo Iglesias made the challenge at his 'alternative state of the nation' address on Wednesday.
Baby-Faced Alleged Spanish Con Man Extraordinaire Makes First TV Appearance
20-year-old 'Little Nicolas' allegedly impersonated government agents, politician's aides and shook hands with the King
50% of Spanish Voters Do Not Believe Podemos Could Run the Country, Poll Shows
Despite the radical left-wing party taking the lead in the Spanish polls, over 50% don't see them as a realistic alternative to the two main parties
90% of Spain's Cyber Attacks Target Catalonia During Independence Vote, Government Says
Hackers have targeted pro-independence campaign sites and local Catalan government web pages, while crank calls have kept organiser's line busy
Radical Spanish Party Podemos Lead Polls for First Time
The 10-month-old left-wing party leads the polls, in the biggest ruction of the two-party system since the fall of Franco
Catalonia Pushes Ahead With Referendum Plans Despite Court Move
Catalonia is set to push ahead with a referendum on independence, despite Madrid's moves to block the vote
Spanish Government Asks Court to Declare Catalonia Independence Vote Illegal
Catalonian leader Arthur Mas signed a decree on Saturday calling for a vote on November 9, putting the local government on a collision course with Madrid