Spain

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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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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King Felipe and Queen Letizia travel to Portugal to open cancer centre

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28th September 2021
King Felipe and Queen Letizia began their workweek by making the trip to Portugal to meet with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and open a pancreatic cancer centre.  Their Majesties arrived in Lisbon in the morning of Monday, 28 September 2021, where they were welcomed by President Rebelo de Sousa, before having a private lunch with him. Official videos show a very warm reception on both…
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King Felipe celebrates special anniversary for important social organisation

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22nd September 2021
King Felipe of Spain has commemorated the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Economic and Social Council.  His Majesty arrived at the Economic and Social Council headquarters on Tuesday, 21st of September 2021. He was welcomed by the vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the President of the Economic and Social Council, Antón Costas.  King…
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