Juanma Moreno, president of Andalusia, has formally requested Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reactivate an elite Guardia Civil unit to combat drug trafficking. This plea follows a recent shooting in Isla Cristina that left three dead and an attack on a Guardia Civil patrol boat.
After his meeting with King Felipe VI at La Zarzuela, he says that the Government's approval of the spending ceiling for the General State Budgets is a "farce": "The only way out is to call elections." Read more.
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno is forming his government by relying on experienced advisors and avoiding new experiments in his first legislature alongside Vox. The move aims to 'encapsulate' the coalition government and prevent electoral tensions from affecting relations between the partners.
The Andalusian pact between the PP and Vox has adopted a diluted national priority, establishing a minimum standard for future agreements between the two parties, with Juanma Moreno limiting its impact by ceding only one low-ideological portfolio.
Vox has confirmed it will block Juanma Moreno's investiture today, stating that despite being closer, an agreement with the Popular Party offering guarantees of compliance has not yet been reached.
Juanma Moreno arrived at the investiture debate in Andalusia without a finalized agreement with Vox, though negotiators indicate that progress has been faster and better than expected.
Spain's Vox party has indicated that joining Juanma Moreno's government in Andalusia is no longer its immediate priority, stating that discussions should first focus on policy measures before considering ministerial roles.
Juanma Moreno, the leader of the PP, has until the end of August to secure his investiture as president of Andalusia, with negotiations between the PP and Vox expected to extend beyond June 11, the date for the new parliament's constitution.
The Popular Party (PP) is guiding acting President of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, on alliances, suggesting that Vox will likely have to support him due to a two-seat difference, with Moreno seeking to limit the agreement to parliamentary scope.
Ignacio Garriga of Vox has expressed confidence that Juanma Moreno will prioritize the national agenda and has not yet demanded entry into his government. Garriga is convinced that Moreno will not proceed with an investiture without prior negotiation.
Juanma Moreno Bonilla, a candidate for re-election as president of the Junta, uses a smart ring valued at over €400 to monitor his severe insomnia, a condition he suffers from.
PP candidate Juanma Moreno is campaigning for re-election in Andalusia, urging voters to turn out on March 17 to prevent a 'blackmail' from Vox and secure a stable majority.
An electoral debate has created two fronts of tension, with the mayor of Adamuz accusing Juanma Moreno (PP) of "tortuously" using a railway tragedy for electoral campaign purposes.
Spanish socialist candidate María Jesús Montero criticized the Popular Party's strategy to achieve an absolute majority, calling it 'blackmail' and reproaching Juanma Moreno for his warnings about government formation.
The current president and PP candidate, Juanma Moreno, anticipates that the Spanish government will transfer all tax revenues to Catalonia on May 18, following the Andalusian elections. He has urged Andalusians to vote for a strong government to prevent this outcome.
Polls suggest Juanma Moreno is close to an absolute majority in regional elections, while Montero's party loses ground and Vox stagnates. Left-wing parties are reportedly gaining traction.
The first debate of the Andalusian elections saw opposition groups criticize the management of Andalusian President Juanma Moreno, who struggled to provide solid responses.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Popular Party (PP) used the Dos de Mayo celebrations in Madrid to strategically position itself ahead of upcoming elections. Ayuso reportedly lowered her usual confrontational tone, partly to support fellow PP leader Juanma Moreno, while energizing her party for the electoral challenges a year away.
Juanma Moreno has requested an explanation from María Jesús Montero regarding the suspension of works on the Centenario Bridge, which are reportedly subject to corruption allegations, and an assessment of the project's safety conditions.
Juanma Moreno, the popular candidate seeking re-election, has presented his electoral program and cautioned his supporters against overconfidence that could lead to disappointment on election night.
A CIS poll conducted by Tezanos indicates that Juanma Moreno's party would secure a narrow absolute majority, with a slight improvement for PSOE and a decline for Vox in Spain.
Juanma Moreno, the leader of Andalusia, pledged his unwavering commitment to the region and set a high bar for the upcoming Andalusian elections, describing them as a "penalty shootout final."
Health unions in Spain have signed a 'historic' agreement with the government of Juanma Moreno, which is set to improve the working conditions for 130,000 public health professionals.
Juanma Moreno, President of Andalusia, is reportedly accelerating the electoral calendar, capitalizing on the perceived weakness of the PSOE and uncertainties within Vox, following recent election results in Castilla y León.
The Andalusian government is facing strong opposition after transferring the assessment of gender violence victims to Vox, with critics arguing it undermines protections while the government assures legal compliance.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for a national pact to address the climate emergency, making the appeal in front of Juanma Moreno, who was invested thanks to Vox's support, and highlighting the unity of state administrations in fighting the Los Gallardos fire.
Juanma Moreno has appointed a continuity government in Andalusia, retaining ten counselors and introducing only two new faces in Sustainability and Fomento, with Antonio Sanz emerging strengthened, in a move seen as countering Vox's influence.
Juanma Moreno is set to be elected president of Andalusia after the PP-A leader and Manuel Gavira of Vox signed a coalition government and stability agreement just before the investiture plenary session.
The Andalusian Parliament has scheduled the investiture plenary session for Juanma Moreno on June 29 and 30, proceeding without waiting for a formal agreement between the PP and Vox parties.
The Popular Party (PP) has retained control of the Andalusian Parliament, with Juanma Moreno reappointing Jesús Aguirre as president, as the new legislature begins without a closed agreement with Vox.
Juanma Moreno, leader of the PP-A, has admitted that Vox will be influential in Andalusia but has asked the party to be reasonable and not demand entry into the regional government.
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno has expressed his ambition to govern alone following the recent election, emphasizing the "forceful" results while indicating a willingness to reach agreements with other parties. He also warned Vox to prioritize Andalusian interests.
The conservative Popular Party (PP) secured an absolute majority in the Andalusian regional elections, marking a significant victory and consolidating its power in the former socialist stronghold. The Socialist Party (PSOE) experienced its worst-ever result in the region.
The moderate approach of the Andalusian Popular Party, led by Juanma Moreno, is being tested in the regional parliament election, with its outcome expected to have a significant 'signal effect' on national politics and potentially serve as a blueprint for the national PP leader Feijóo.
Juanma Moreno, the PP candidate, concluded his campaign for the Andalusian government, urging voters to support a 'strong' regional administration. He emphasized the need to counter the national government's potential concessions to Catalan separatism after the upcoming election.
Juanma Moreno, the candidate for the Junta, has released a videoclip for his campaign hymn, 'Kilómetro Sur,' which he sings himself and describes as a 'loving tribute to Andalusia.'
Spain's Vox party has stated it will not abstain if Juanma Moreno's party is close to an absolute majority in Andalusia, indicating their desire to influence the future regional government.
Podemos leader Ione Belarra has started her campaign, criticizing Juanma Moreno and notably omitting any mention of Por Andalucía, a move dismissed as "anecdotal" by Maíllo.
Juanma Moreno has championed his executive's stability as an electoral banner, defending the 'absence of corruption' in Andalusia while shifting focus to judicial cases eroding the PSOE.
According to the Andalusian CIS poll, Juanma Moreno is close to revalidating his absolute majority with up to 56 deputies, while the PSOE would be the second force with 20.1% of the votes and 25-27 seats.
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo is leveraging the PSOE's corruption scandals, including the ERE and Ábalos cases, to urge voters to support Juanma Moreno in the upcoming May 17 elections.
Left-wing candidates from PSOE, Adelante Andalucía, and Por Andalucía joined May 1st mobilizations, using the occasion to campaign against the policies of Juanma Moreno at the start of the Andalusian electoral campaign.
The electoral campaign in Andalusia has commenced, with the Popular Party (PP) emerging as the undisputed hegemonic force, prompting questions about the region's political shift from left to right.
The article reports that Montero is exacerbating the crisis within Spain's PSOE party, which is now faltering in regions that were once socialist strongholds, while Juanma Moreno's PP manages to contain Vox's growth.
An opinion piece draws comparisons between different political figures and regions in Spain, specifically contrasting Sevilla with Madrid and Juanma Moreno with Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
A poll by the Centra Foundation in Andalusia, Spain, indicates that Juanma Moreno is likely to win, though it does not guarantee an absolute majority for him.
The Ciudadanos party has announced its withdrawal from the Andalusian elections on May 17, following a significant defeat in 2022 that left them out of Parliament. The party's distinct profile had been diluted since facilitating Juanma Moreno's arrival in San Telmo in 2018.
Juanma Moreno, President of the Junta de Andalucía, stated that the biggest threats to achieving an absolute majority are abstention and overconfidence, urging Andalusians to choose between stability and chaos.
Juanma Moreno, President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, has announced that regional elections will be held in Andalusia on May 17, concluding the autonomous electoral cycle.
Juanma Moreno, President of the Junta de Andalucía, expressed his belief that Vox would deflate upon assuming government responsibilities or with the disappearance of 'sanchismo,' and revealed he sought psychological help.
A Sigma Dos poll indicates a significant electoral defeat for the PSOE in Andalusia, with the PP leading by nearly 20 points and Juanma Moreno close to an absolute majority, while Vox gains ground.
A barometer survey reveals that Andalusians place more trust in Juanma Moreno than Feijóo, and more in Adelante Andalucía than the PSOE led by María Jesús Montero, to solve their problems, with housing being the primary concern.
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has claimed the lives of at least 11 people, with several others reported missing. The blaze, described as one of Spain's deadliest, has prompted offers of cooperation from the Spanish government.
Vox is intensifying pressure on Juanma Moreno's Popular Party in Andalusia over the distribution of government positions and narrative control, hours before the second investiture vote. An agreement on measures is nearly finalized, with focus now on competency allocation.
The acting president of Andalusia, Juanma Moreno, has held the left responsible for the political deadlock, stating they hold the two missing votes for a government, and urged Vox to negotiate with 'intelligence and generosity' to avoid repeat elections.
Andalucía is heading towards Juanma Moreno's investiture on June 29 and 30, with negotiations between the PP and Vox still unresolved for a governing agreement.
Juanma Moreno of the PP party met with Vox 22 days after the May 17 elections to negotiate an investiture pact in Andalusia, with both parties describing the meeting as cordial.
Juanma Moreno, acting president of the Junta de Andalucía, asserts the strength of the Andalusian PP while warning Vox. He also criticizes the agreement on Catalonia's orbital railway line, framing it as a concession by the PSOE to separatism.
A new poll questions whether Juanma Moreno can govern Andalusia stably without an absolute majority. The PP would need to rely on Vox to form a government, having fallen two seats short of the 55 required for a majority.
Following the regional election in Andalusia, Spain's conservative party lost its majority, necessitating reliance on the far-right Vox party to form a government. This outcome presents a political dilemma for the conservatives.
The Andalusian election campaign has ended, with the Popular Party (PP) and its leader Juanma Moreno widely expected to win, while María Jesús Montero shows a contrasting demeanor.
Juanma Moreno, the candidate for re-election in Andalusia, expressed confidence that if his party surpasses 55 seats, it would deliver a 'definitive blow' to Pedro Sánchez's government in Spain.
Juanma Moreno, the Popular Party (PP) candidate, has suggested that the upcoming Andalusian elections could be a key step for the PP to gain control of Moncloa. He aims to attract voters dissatisfied with Sánchez to counter support for Vox.
Salvador Illa has publicly criticized Juanma Moreno for using Catalonia in his political campaign and for rejecting the proposed new autonomous financing model.
Juanma Moreno, President of Andalusia and PP candidate, has dismissed Vox's 'national priority' stance as unrealistic propaganda, asserting that immigration is crucial for the Andalusian economy but must occur in an orderly and integrated manner.
A suspect has been accused of starting a devastating fire in a luxury Los Angeles neighborhood, with prosecutors alleging he harbored a deep resentment towards wealthy individuals. The man reportedly expressed desires to 'eliminate billionaires' and was described as angry at the world.
A contentious debate took place in Andalusia, Spain, focused on challenging the 'record-breaking' administration of President Juanma Moreno, with only Vox aligning with the PP candidate.
A new survey investigates whether Andalusia, traditionally left-leaning, has shifted towards the right, as Juanma Moreno Bonilla (PP) attempts to practice Andalusian centrism amidst pressure from Vox on the right.
The electoral campaign for the Andalusian regional elections has officially commenced, with parties preparing for the upcoming vote. Juanma Moreno aims for an absolute majority without relying on Vox, while socialist candidate Montero appeals to the middle class against the PP's privatization program. Moreno also sidesteps the Aldama case controversy, subtly referencing alleged PSOE commission payments.
Juanma Moreno is spearheading the Andalusian election campaign as a key electoral asset for his party, reflecting on past internal party discussions where his leadership was questioned.
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez and other political figures have strongly criticized the pacts between the Popular Party (PP) and Vox in Extremadura, labeling them an "infamy" and warning of further regression. The debate also includes accusations regarding immigration policies and election interference.
Juanma Moreno, the PP candidate and current President of the Junta, is campaigning in Andalusia, Spain, seeking a new absolute majority to ensure stability and coexistence.
The pre-campaign for Andalusia's regional elections on March 17 has begun, with polls suggesting Juanma Moreno's PP could secure an absolute majority. Meanwhile, a politician named Montero and the PSOE face scrutiny in the region.
A meeting between former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González and Andalusian President Juanma Moreno has reportedly soured the start of the Andalusian socialist campaign, as González reaffirmed his political convictions amidst criticism from his own party.
The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno Bonilla, has called for snap regional elections, scheduling them a month earlier than most observers had anticipated.
Juanma Moreno has announced that Andalusian elections will be held on May 17, emphasizing that completing the legislature and presenting budgets before voting every four years represents democratic normality.
The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has launched his pre-campaign, focusing on his management and appealing to 'positive' emotions, while Vox threatens his absolute majority.