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Spain's Prime Minister re-ignites debate on whether monarchs should be immune from prosecution

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21st October 2021
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, has said he is “open” to a constitutional reform which would remove immunity from prosecution for the Sovereign.  During an interview he gave to Spanish TV station,Cadena Ser, which was picked up by Europa Press, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón indicated he would give consideration to the move. Sanchez is leader of Spain’s Soclialist Party…
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Spanish authorities could halt all investigations into finances of King Juan Carlos

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9th October 2021
Prosecutors in Spain investigating allegations of financial impropriety by King Juan Carlos are on the point of bringing their inquiries to an end meaning no lawsuits will be filed against the former monarch. Leading newspaper, El Pais, says Spain’s Supreme Court and its anti corruption prosecutor are preparing a report that will set out why the investigations are ending. The decision to…
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King Felipe in Bilbao for sustainable transport conference

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8th October 2021
King Felipe travelled to Bilbao to preside over the opening of the SUM Congress, a meeting designed to promote sustainable mobility and its potential implementation in the city. Upon his arrival at Palacio de Congresos y de la Música Euskalduna Jauregia on Wednesday, 7 October, King Felipe was welcomed by the leader of the Basque Government Iñigo Urkullu, the President of the Basque…
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Queen Letizia opens FAO's World Food Forum via video call

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3rd October 2021
To close her work week, Queen Letizia virtually connected with Rome on Friday to open the World Food Day conference. Her Majesty has made a trip to the Italian capital almost every year to visit the Food and Agriculture Organisation headquarters, which are located in the centre of Rome, right in front of Circo Massimo. However, due to current travel restrictions, Queen Letizia…
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