Madrid blocked sale of Spanish trainmaker Talgo for political reasons, says Ganz-MáVag chief
Madrid did not want Budapest to acquire Talgo gauge technology that Kyiv needs for its rail system, says official
Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war
‘Partisan’ move overrides tradition of government and opposition striking deal on new governor
Teresa Ribera likely to become next commissioner for climate and environment
Spanish PM Sánchez under pressure after Catalan separatist leader escapes and decries ‘witch hunt’
High-profile politician returns to Barcelona after seven years in exile, but absconds before police can catch him
Spanish prime minister becomes plaintiff against judge investigating Begoña Gómez
Judge’s request raises stakes in case prime minister has described as rightwing smear campaign
While acting governor Margarita Delgado will join the deliberations, she will not be allowed to vote
EU’s fourth-biggest economy contributes a lower share of GDP to the military than any other ally
Carles Puigdemont fled to Belgium in 2017 after orchestrating a failed bid for Catalan independence
Spain’s Socialist prime minister defends Begoña Gómez in open letter and says case politically motivated
Diplomatic move follows claim by libertarian president that Spanish prime minister’s wife was ‘corrupt’
Spanish opposition blames PM Pedro Sánchez for escalating row with Argentine president
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentine leader attacks Pedro Sánchez’s wife at far-right rally in Madrid
Party hails ‘new era’ with victory over pro-independence forces but fails to secure enough votes to govern alone
Sunday’s vote will highlight enduring rift between those who want to stay in Spain and independence movement
Pedro Sánchez widens political chasm by blaming right-wing opposition for attacks on his wife
Decision comes after leader abandoned public duties for five days to decide whether he still wanted job
Socialist PM angered by opposition attacks on wife over corruption allegations
Country left guessing by prime minister’s unusual tactic ahead of announcement on his political future set for Monday
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Opposition warns of power vacuum as premier decries ‘harassment’ culminating in graft investigation into wife
Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next week
