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world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Spanish King Faces Public Outrage During Flood Damage Tour

King Felipe VI of Spain faced angry crowds during his visit to survey flood damage in Paiporta, where over 200 people died in historic flash floods. Residents expressed frustration at the government's slow response, accusing officials of failing to warn them adequately. Thousands of volunteers have stepped in to aid cleanup efforts, highlighting a communal spirit amid the crisis. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged the government's shortcomings and deployed additional troops for rescue and recovery. Experts suggest climate change may have intensified the extreme weather, with more rain expected along Spain's Mediterranean coast.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #floods #government-response

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Spain's King Felipe VI Invites Pedro Sánchez to Form New Government"

Spain's King Felipe VI has asked Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to form a new coalition government after talks with political party leaders. Sánchez's Socialist party finished second in the recent election, and he plans to consult all parties except the extreme-right Vox in his efforts to secure a governing majority. If no government is formed by November 27, another national election will take place on January 14. Sánchez needs support from two small parties that want independence for Catalonia, but the Popular Party and Vox have vowed to contest any proposal for an amnesty or independence referendum.

via Euronews|

#coalition-government #election #king-felipe-vi

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Spain's King Invites Pedro Sánchez to Form Government Amidst Complex Talks"

Spanish King Felipe VI has tasked caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with forming a government after the inconclusive national election in July. Sánchez, who does not have enough seats to govern on his own, will need the support of far-left and separatist parties. His biggest challenge will be securing the backing of Catalan separatist groups, who are demanding a blanket amnesty and a new independence referendum. If Sánchez fails to obtain majority support by November 27, new elections will be held in Spain.

via POLITICO Europe|

#catalan-separatists #government-formation #king-felipe-vi

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Spain's King Faces Decision on Government Formation as Catalans Set New Red Lines

Spain's King Felipe VI is faced with the task of choosing the next prime minister as none of the party leaders have secured a majority of votes to form a government after last month's inconclusive national election. Conservative leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo argues that his Popular Party, which won the most votes, should be given the opportunity to form a government, but lacks the necessary support. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez appears better positioned to remain in office, but needs to persuade Catalan separatist MPs to vote for him. The king's decision will be met with criticism regardless of whom he chooses.

via POLITICO Europe|

#catalan-separatists #king-felipe-vi #political-landscape

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Princess Leonor of Spain to undergo 3-year military training.

Princess Leonor of Spain, the heir to the throne, will undergo three years of military training starting in August. The 17-year-old will receive her first year of training at the Army Military Academy in Zaragoza, followed by a naval school and the General Air Academy. Her military training will precede her university studies. The Spanish monarchy has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, including the abdication of King Juan Carlos I in 2014 amid a tax fraud case involving members of the royal family.

via Fox News|

#juan-carlos-i #king-felipe-vi #military-training