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The Prime Minister faced a solitary defense of his administration’s handling of the autonomous city during a contentious parliamentary session.

Raimon Obiols, former leader of the PSC and a former deputy in the Catalan Parliament, Spanish Congress, and European Parliament, discusses the current state of political parties, stating they are weak and increasingly dependent on individual leaderships.

The Spanish Congress has dealt a blow to the government by rejecting its fiscal path, a move that anticipates the defeat of the upcoming budget and could lead to the collapse of the current legislative term.

Javier Ortega Smith has left the Vox parliamentary group in the Spanish Congress but will retain his seat as a deputy, moving to the Mixed Group.

The Spanish lower house has approved Juan José Ganuza as the new president of the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC), despite opposition from PP and VOX.

An article questions whether six socialist deputies in the Spanish Congress might be willing to provoke new elections, highlighting internal party dynamics.

The Spanish Congress concludes a challenging term with the government and opposition at a standstill, as PP, Vox, and Junts jointly voted for a non-binding motion calling for the executive's resignation.

The Spanish Congress and Senate have called on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face a vote of confidence or call for new elections, with the motion passing in Congress with support from Junts.

The Mesa of the Spanish Congress has once again blocked a vote on holding early elections, with PSOE and Sumar uniting their forces. However, they will allow a debate on a vote of confidence for Sánchez.

The Spanish Congress has approved pension improvements for mutualistas (lawyers, engineers, doctors) but maintained penalties for those who contributed for over 40 years and are pre-retired, leading to accusations of 'historical betrayal' from pensioners.

An article discusses the Pope's visit and his reception in the Spanish Congress, highlighting how his statements might have challenged various political factions.

Pope Francis is scheduled to address representatives of national sovereignty in an unprecedented event at the Spanish Lower House, promising a direct message without avoiding controversial topics.

The PSOE is proposing to increase the sanctioning power of the Mesa in the Spanish Congress, including fines and expulsions, to curb 'growing conflict' and prevent incidents like the expulsion of Sánchez García.

Two individuals, Quiles and Ndongo, were expelled from the Spanish Congress after being deemed disruptive and failing to respect parliamentary rules.

The Spanish Congress has initiated proceedings to sanction activist Vito Quiles, with legal experts finalizing reports on several open cases regarding his conduct within the parliamentary chamber.

A proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Spanish Constitution is being processed in Congress but faces no possibility of approval, while the Vox party has for the first time indicated openness to a term-based abortion law, with opposition parties accusing the government of using the debate for propaganda.

The Spanish Congress is set to resume its control session after a nearly month-long hiatus during which no questions were submitted in the Plenary.

A clash between two Vox and ERC deputies has escalated into an unusual incident, highlighting the extreme level of confrontation within the Spanish Congress and questioning the dignity of the chamber.

The First Vice-President of the Spanish Congress, Gómez de Celis, recounted his fear during an incident with a Vox deputy, stating he wondered where the blow would come from, and thanked PP members for their defense.

The Spanish Congress is set to reject a bill proposed by JxCat that aimed to prohibit the use of the burqa and niqab, with PSOE, Sumar, and Vox having expressed their opposition to the initiative.

The Spanish Congress has approved a reform aimed at curbing repeat offenses, which includes a three-year prison sentence for mobile phone theft. This measure was reportedly among the demands made by Junts, influencing the PSOE to vote alongside right-wing parties.

The Spanish Congress has voted down the government's proposed project to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers, with opposition from PP, Vox, UPN, and ERC.

The Spanish Congress is set to vote again on a 2.7% increase in pensions and the 'social shield' measures, which would fix the maximum pension at 3,359.60 euros per month.

Antonio Tejero Molina, the Civil Guard lieutenant colonel who stormed the Spanish Congress of Deputies with a gun in hand on February 23, 1981, in an attempt to overthrow the government, has passed away.

The Compromís party needs national partners to secure more than one deputy in the Spanish Congress, following a strategy used in 2023 in the Valencian Community that garnered significant votes.

Lawmakers are reviewing a proposal to permanently expel MP Vito Quiles from Congress following five serious disciplinary sanctions, adding to previous temporary expulsions.

The Spanish Congress is looking to amend the assisted reproduction law, specifically addressing the differing ease with which men and women can decide on the destruction of their gametes.

A Sumar initiative to grant Spanish nationality to descendants of Sahrawis has been approved in a Congress committee with government partners' votes, while PP and Junts abstained.

The Spanish Congress has approved a reform of the dependency law, obliging the state to cover 50% of the system's funding. Only Vox voted against the measure, while the PP abstained.

The Spanish Congress is set to debate a reform of the dependency law, which includes guaranteeing tele-assistance for all dependent individuals. The reform also covers assistance services for accompanying users to medical appointments or shopping.

The Spanish Congress has unblocked a law that will grant and accelerate Spanish nationality for Sahrawis, equating them with Latin Americans for access after two years of continuous residency, despite opposition from PP and Vox.

This article reports on PSOE and PP deputies publicly declaring their homosexuality in the Congress tribune and expressing differing opinions on the new LGTBI+ law.

The Spanish Congress has approved a reform of the Penal Code to criminalize 'conversion therapies' with penalties of six months to two years in prison, practices deemed a form of torture by the UN.

The Spanish Congress, at the behest of the PSOE, is set to approve prison sentences of up to two years for individuals who apply 'conversion therapies,' with only the PP and Vox voting against the measure.

The Spanish Congress has taken the initial step to reduce the appeal periods in euthanasia processes, aiming to strengthen the Euthanasia Law. This move comes as the father of Noelia Castillo publicly expresses feelings of helplessness and failure regarding the law.

Montero has resigned her seat in the Spanish Congress and submitted her documentation to the Andalusian Parliament, criticizing the PP for questioning her move.

The Spanish Congress has approved a bill allowing community association meetings to be held remotely. The initiative also permits community secretaries to send citations and notifications to owners via email.

The Spanish Congress is reviewing a legislative proposal aimed at resolving the pension conflict for members of mutual societies, such as lawyers and architects, by facilitating their transition to the RETA social security system.

The Spanish Congress has provisionally suspended the press credentials of journalists Vito Quiles and Bertrand Ndongo. This decision affects their access to parliamentary proceedings.

Critics within the Catalan pro-independence party ERC have denounced Gabriel Rufián and called for his dismissal as spokesperson in the Spanish Congress, accusing him of unilaterally promoting convergence with Spanish political forces.

Junts' rejection has left the investment consortium proposed by ERC and PSC stalled in the Spanish Congress. The post-convergent party has opposed the creation of such an entity on two occasions in the Catalan Parliament.

The President of the Spanish Congress, Armengol, announced that more severe sanctions would be imposed on the Vox deputy expelled from the plenary if he reoffends, and proposed reforming the regulations to prevent future incidents.

Victims of the DANA storm in Valencia have gathered at the doors of the Spanish Congress, expressing their intent to defend the judge overseeing the investigation into the disaster.

A Vox party deputy was expelled from the Spanish Congress following a heated confrontation with the presidency during a parliamentary session.

The Junts party has brought cases of Rodalies train drivers allegedly using 'false medical certificates' to the attention of the Spanish Congress and the Catalan government, seeking explanations and action on the matter.

A new financing model is expected to be presented to the Spanish Congress before the summer. The minister has linked this decision to President Illa's withdrawal of budgets, clarifying her position on the IRPF transfer.

An alternative majority in the Spanish Congress, comprising PP, PNV, and Junts, is outlining economic responses to the war's effects, differing from the PSOE government's approach. Two main factions are emerging: one advocating for tax cuts and another for economic intervention.

The Spanish Congress is set to reject the government's 'social shield' decree, which includes economic and housing measures like eviction moratoriums, due to opposition from PP, Vox, and Junts, highli

The Junts party in the Spanish Congress has denounced that the government is removing the Catalan language from highway signs, citing examples like 'Alacant' being replaced by 'Alicante' and 'Sur' added to 'Girona Sud'.

The Spanish Congress is experiencing unprecedented paralysis, approving fewer laws than ever before with 170 norms stalled, while Prime Minister Sánchez sets a record for decrees issued.

During his visit to the Congress of Deputies, Pope Leo addressed representatives, stating that plurality is not an obstacle to coexistence but its foundation.

The Spanish Congress is expected to approve discounts on fuel prices today. This measure aims to mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing war, as announced by the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen.

The Spanish Congress is set to reject the government's stability path, a move that is widely seen as anticipating the failure of the upcoming national budget.

The Spanish Congress of Deputies will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned musician Pau Casals in September with an event dedicated to music and peace, a cause Casals passionately championed.

Reports indicate that the Spanish Congress is seeking to dissolve, but President Sánchez is not permitting it, leading to political tension.

The Spanish Congress has supported a motion by the PP party, urging a confidence vote and the resignation of Prime Minister Sánchez.

The Spanish Congress will hold a key debate on a potential no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, increasing political pressure on the government before the summer break.

The Spanish Congress is holding a control session for the government, with intense pressure from the Junts party for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call early elections.

The Spanish Congress is set to vote on a Podemos amendment aimed at removing reduction coefficients for early retirement pensions for workers with long careers, affecting 900,000 retirees.

The Spanish political party Podemos announced it will not attend the Pope's address to Congress, breaking institutional consensus and urging the Pontiff to demand the Spanish Church clarify truth in abuse cases.

The spokesperson for Coalición Canaria in the Spanish Congress has declared the current legislature dissolved and expressed personal support for a no-confidence motion by the PP, backed by Vox, to immediately trigger new elections.

Montero is set to resign her seat in the Spanish Congress to lead the opposition in Andalusia, marking a significant political shift in the region.

Lawyers for the Spanish Congress have proposed expelling activist Vito Quiles for illicitly recording former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and publishing the images on his social media.

Mothers gathered in the Spanish Congress to demand more legislative action for work-life balance, advocating for laws that make it easier to combine caregiving and employment, rather than just receiving superficial recognition.

The political platform Sumar's proposal for a rental extension is set to be rejected by the Spanish Congress, highlighting the party's perceived lack of leadership and inability to secure support from the PSOE against Junts.

The Spanish Congress is reportedly considering extending the expulsion of a Vox party deputy who had a confrontation with the presidency.

Victims from Adamuz have gathered outside the Spanish Congress, reading a manifesto and demanding that politicians ensure their past incident is not forgotten and that 'the truth' is revealed.

The Spanish Congress has rejected a bill proposed by Junts that sought to prohibit the burka and niqab, which also included delegating security and identification powers to the Generalitat and the Mossos d'Esquadra.

The Spanish Congress has successfully validated the government's first anti-crisis decree, securing the support of its investiture allies to address economic challenges, some of which are linked to the ongoing war.

The Spanish Congress rejected a PSOE bill to lower the maximum blood alcohol limit for drivers from 0.5 grams per liter to 0.2, with PP, VOX, and ERC voting against it.

A proposed tax deduction for purchasing electric cars has been rejected again in the Spanish Congress, as the decree containing social shield measures, which included the deduction, failed to pass.

Antonio Tejero, who died at 93, was part of rightwing network whose efforts were thwarted by King Juan Carlos The Spanish officer who led his armed followers into the Spanish congress in a failed military coup in 1981 has died on the same day that the socialist-led government declassified documents relating to the murky attempt to overthrow the country’s post-Franco democracy. Antonio Tejero, who was 93, was part of a network of rightwing police and military officers whose efforts to seize po...

Pedro Sánchez and Alberto Núñez Feijóo face off in a control session in the Spanish Congress.