Yolanda Díaz Warns Trump: Spain Is “Not His Vassal” and Will Not Increase Military...
Second Vice-President of the Government, Yolanda Díaz, warned US President Donald Trump on Monday that Spain is not his vassal and will not further increase military spending.
Defense policy: Spain’s solo effort puts NATO unity to the test
The recent agreement between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, which grants Spain a flexible approach to its defense spending, is generating significant discussion and concern within NATO.
Look Europe! Spain demands a hard line and an EU arms embargo against Israel
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Tuesday urgently called on the European Union (EU) to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel.
Spain Protests Israel Over Detention of Spaniard from Gaza “Flotilla” in International Waters
Spain has lodged a strong protest with Israel regarding the detention of Spanish citizen Sergio Toribio, following the Israeli army's interception of the "Freedom Flotilla" ship in international waters. The flotilla aimed to break the Gaza blockade and deliver food. This action by Israel has immediately triggered diplomatic reactions in Madrid.
Spain Accused of “Scandalous Intimidation” of Baltic Countries to Allow Catalan in EU
The debate surrounding the recognition of Catalan, Basque, and Galician as official languages of the European Union has reached a new peak, with Spain at the center of fierce diplomatic accusations. Reportedly, Madrid is exerting massive pressure on smaller EU states to gain their approval – an approach that European diplomats describe as "scandalous intimidation."
Spain calls for arms embargo against Israel
At a summit he hosted in Madrid, which brought together representatives from 20 European and Arab countries, Albares vehemently advocated for an "arms embargo" against Israel, emphasizing that no more arms sales should be made to the country. The Middle East does not need weapons at the moment, according to the minister.
Sánchez calls for uprising against Israel in Turkey
In his opening speech at the Council of the Socialist International in Istanbul, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation in Gaza as "unacceptable," once again positioning himself as a staunch critic of the State of Israel.
Palestine is bleeding before our eyes: Sánchez calls on the leaders of the Arab...
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez addressed the leaders of the Arab League on Saturday and expressed his hope that the international community should "double" pressure on Israel to stop its military operations in the Gaza Strip.