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POLITICSSep 19Millionaire Activist James Chambers Seeks Asylum in SpainJailed in Madrid on an extradition request from the United States that his lawyer says is tied to pro-Palestinian activism, James Chambers fears persecution if returned.NYT World
POLITICSSep 18Feijóo accelerated the 'euro-agreement' against the Moroccan 'lobby' due to the "invasion" of Ceuta: "It is transcendental for Spain and the EU to vote now"El presidente del PP Europeo propuso que se votara en octubre, porque no daban los números, pero el líder español se plantó LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 18Migratory chaos in Ceuta increasingly corners Pedro Sánchez and escalates the political battle in SpainThe right-wing opposition demands the expulsion of thousands of migrants who entered from Morocco at the end of July. The transfer from an enclave beach to a camp again caused stampedes, violent scenes, and clashes with the police.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18"They don't hire us": What happened to the foreigners who entered the extraordinary regularization of immigrants in SpainA pocos días de que concluya el plazo para reconocer o rechazar las solicitudes aceptadas (más de 1 millón) surgen algunos datos a destacar.Uno de ellos es que es ese plazo no se va a cumplir. En tanto, son pocas las empresas que contratan a los extranjeros ya admitidos a trámite.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Crisis in Ceuta: Luis de la Fuente presented Spain's first list after winning the World Cup with a strong gesture dedicated to the enclaveThe coach announced the players called up for the national team that will compete in the Nations League. He did so with a video recorded from the area that has been experiencing a delicate situation for weeks. The symbolic message comes after the controversy with Mbappé and Vinícius at Real Madrid.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Spain reveal Nations League squad in Ceuta in support of migration crisisWorld Cup winners Spain choose Ceuta to announce Nations League squad in solidarity with border crossing troubles.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 182030 World Cup Final: Facing Morocco's ambitions, Spain threatensDepuis l’attribution du tournoi 2030 au trio Maroc-Portugal-Espagne, la question de savoir quel pays accueillera la finale oppose Madrid et Rabat. Une rivalité envenimée par la crise de Ceuta et la dégradation de leurs relations diplomatiques.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 18Ayuso explodes over the penthouse: "I don't want a house for myself, I haven't lied. In Spain people don't know the lives of half the ministers and I am being persecuted"La presidenta madrileña denuncia una campaña contra ella y se desliga de la operación: "Mi responsabilidad no es gestionar inmuebles, no quiero saber nada de esa historia" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 18Spain’s Preppy Conservatives Are Having a MomentLoafer-wearing young Spaniards, often called “Cayetanos,” are flexing their countercultural muscles after eight years of left-wing government.NYT World
POLITICSSep 18Germany and Spain go head-to-head in EU budget fightGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and four other leaders compete with Spanish finance minister in POLITICO articles signaling EU budget deal is still far off.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 17European right-wing parties criticize Spain over the Ceuta crisis and issue a warning to MoroccoLas derechas europeas cargan contra España por la crisis de Ceuta y lanzan una advertencia a MarruecosEl País
POLITICSSep 16Controversy in Spain: Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. refused to show their shirts for Ceuta and now people are asking to boo them in all stadiumsIt was before the match against Elche, and the image impacted all of Spanish society. The Merengue players made visible the situation the city is going through after the migratory crisis. However, both the Frenchman and the Brazilian, along with Konaté, decided not to do so.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16Spain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focusWith 100 million international visitors expected this year, and ongoing concerns about overtourism, Spain is putting people and sustainability at the centre of its countrywide policy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 15What interest would Morocco have in provoking a serious crisis with Spain?: European socialists threaten to block resolution of support for CeutaIratxe García llegó a apuntar ayer que el acuerdo ya no es posible aunque las negociaciones continuarán hasta la votación de mañana. El S&D mantiene el mismo argumentario que el Gobierno de Sánchez, que es el mismo que también copia Rabat LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 15Spain's Supreme Court refuses to apply amnesty to Catalan leader PuigdemontPuigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the referendum and is still the target of an arrest warrant, has been accused of misusing public money to organise the 2017 independence referendum.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Former Moroccan spy reportedly offered Spain intelligence information in bid to avoid extraditionMehdi Hijaouy was reportedly forced into exile following a conflict with some of his intelligence colleagues in Morocco.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Spain says more than 5,300 migrants have left Ceuta for MoroccoMore than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented and deadly rush, although most returned to Morocco within hours.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 13Brussels warned in May that Spain does not have an effective plan for mass arrivals of immigrants and suffers from border 'staff shortages'El 'Informe sobre el Estado de Schengen 2026' de la Comisión muestra además que es el país con un mayor número de deficiencias en este ámbito: 19, mientras que Portugal se queda en 13 y Grecia, en 12 LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 13Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to MoroccoThe new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 12Spain Fails to Secure EU Sanctions Against Morocco Over Ceuta Border EntrySpain was unsuccessful in its attempt to convince the EU to impose sanctions on Morocco concerning border entries at Ceuta. This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and disagreements within the EU regarding border management and relations with neighboring countries.moroccoworldnews.com · Morocco
POLITICSSep 11The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social mediaThe European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 11‘A historic day’: Spain moves closer to citizenship for Western SaharansSpain’s parliament backs citizenship for Sahrawis amid tense relations with Morocco after the Ceuta crossing.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 11Morocco hits back at Spain over Ceuta migrant accusationsMorocco has responded to accusations from Spain concerning migrants in Ceuta.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 10Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.Al Jazeera [en]