Mariano Rajoy

Spain

Two former Spanish prime ministers to testify at slush fund trial

The trial centres on an alleged system of parallel accounting used to pay bonuses to People's Party leaders and collaborators.

24 March 2021

Spain

Former Spanish PM Rajoy gives evidence at Catalan separatist trial

Mariano Rajoy has been giving evidence in the trial of 12 Catalan separatist politicians.

27 February 2019

World

Catalan Separatists clash with police

Clashes police march for higher wages were blocked by Catalan separatists one year on from the referendum.

1 October 2018

Spain

New leader for Spain's People's Party

The People's Party was cast into opposition in June after six years in government when its previous leader Mariano Rajoy was ousted in a no-confidence vote

21 July 2018

Spain

Spain offers free fertility treatment for lesbians and single women

Spain's new Socialist government agreed to offer free reproductive treatment to lesbians and single women, restoring a benefit cancelled by the conservative administration it toppled in June.

6 July 2018

Spain

Spain's new culture minister resigns over tax fine

Spain’s newest culture minister resigned from a week-old government following local media reports that he had avoided paying taxes 10 years ago.

13 June 2018

Spain

Spanish ex-PM’s ‘no-confidence’ tie sells out in less than two days

A new job as a fashion brand ambassador might just suit Mariano Rajoy, who was ousted on Friday after losing a no-confidence motion.

4 June 2018

Spain

Euroviews. Rajoy out, Sanchez in — what next for Spain? l View

Euronews speaks to Spanish politics expert Paul Kennedy about what the changes mean for the Catalonia dispute, what policies Sanchez is likely to pursue and how long he will last in power.

3 June 2018

Spain

New Spanish prime minister sworn in

Pedro Sanchez takes over after winning a vote of no confidence in Mariano Rajoy triggered by a corruption scandal involving the PP

2 June 2018

Spain

Who is Pedro Sanchez, Spain's new prime minister?

A former economics professor, the leader of the socialist PSOE party has made history by becoming prime minister of Spain

1 June 2018

Spain

Spanish PM faces no-confidence vote

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy held crisis talks with members of his cabinet on Thursday night, as he appeared almost certain to lose a no-confidence vote in Parliament.

1 June 2018

World News

Italy's 'Mr Scissors', migrant turned hero, English cheese-rolling

Get up to speed on the issues driving the conversation across Europe and the world: Tesa Arcilla anchors Euronews' live daily morning show Good Morning Europe from Euronews' headquarters in Lyon.

29 May 2018

Spain

Spain PM to face vote of confidence on Friday

Twenty-nine people linked to Mariano Rajoy's centre-right People's Party have been convicted of corruption offences including falsifying accounts, influence-peddling and tax crimes. Some are demanding Mr Rajoy call a snap election.

28 May 2018

Spain

Spanish PM threatened by no confidence vote

Spanish opposition parties threaten Mariano Rajoy with a no-confidence vote.

25 May 2018

Spain

Spain's ruling party caught up in corruption trial

The former treasurer of Spain's ruling People's Party, Luis Barcenas, has been jailed for his part in a corruption case that has also ensnared dozens of other high-ranking party members.

24 May 2018

Europe News

Catalan crisis hits Western Balkans summit

Spanish PM won't be at Thursday's meeting in Sofia because Kosovo's president is attending

16 May 2018