Francina Armengol is the new speaker of Spain's Congress
The speaker is the third most senior authority in Spain.
Ex-Balearic president set to become the next speaker of Spain's parliament
Francina Armengol has good relations with parties in Catalonia and the Basque Country.

PSOE’s Pedro Sanchez with PP’s Alberto Núñez Feijóo
PSOE’s Pedro Sanchez with PP’s Alberto Núñez Feijóo during a debate.
Spain faces political uncertainty after right fails to win predicted majority
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez' Socialists have more options to form a government.
Early general election after poll debacle for PM
Victory for Partido Popular and Vox in local poll
Budget cinema tickets, cheaper housing and help to ease long term drought
Sanchez's electoral pledges show how he is using Sunday's ballot to set the stage for a national vote

Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, speaking in the Senate
Pedro Sánchez in the Senate on Tuesday.
Spain minimum wage to rise by eight per cent
In effect a compromise between the proposals of the unions and the employers.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Palma, Mallorca
Pedro Sánchez in Palma on Monday.

Pedro Sánchez and Francina Armengol in Palma, Mallorca
Pedro Sánchez and Francina Armengol, when the prime minister was in Palma for his regular meeting with King Felipe.
Remove ties to save energy
Pedro Sánchez called for ties to be removed when they are not necessary.

Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez
Pedro Sánchez without a tie, but with a long-sleeved shirt and a jacket.

Pedro Sánchez announcing new measures to address inflation
Pedro Sánchez speaking on Saturday.
Man jailed for discussing assassinating Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
The judges dismissed Murillo's defence that he was drunk when making those comments.

Spain's Pedro Sánchez at meeting of EU leaders
Pedro Sánchez at a press conference following meeting of EU leaders.

Pedro Sánchez at a meeting of the PSOE federal committee
Pedro Sánchez was speaking at a meeting of the PSOE federal committee on Sunday.
Comment: Spain’s political battle
The main opposition party, the Partido Popular, has a new leader.

Prime Minister Sánchez arriving for conference of regional presidents
Pedro Sánchez arriving for the conference of regional presidents on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Sánchez and other ministers at the conference of regional presidents
Pedro Sánchez and other ministers at the conference of regional presidents.
- New law for pet owners comes into force on Friday in Mallorca
- Investigation into the death of a British woman following cosmetic surgery in Mallorca
- Now Spain torpedoes all-inclusive cruise deals with extra booze and food taxes
- Prostitution gang arrests in Alcudia, Inca and Muro
- Thursday's weather in Mallorca
Comment
Comment: Spain’s right on the march
Far right party Vox has cemented its affair with the PP and it could prove crucial.
Humphrey Carter21/04/2022 09:23