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POLITICSSep 10Will those naturalized by the grandchildren's law not be able to vote in Spain?: "It is to ignore the reality abroad"Violeta Alonso, president of the General Council of Spanish Citizenship Abroad, affirms this. The high court issued a precautionary measure for the electoral roll to suspend the registration of those who have obtained citizenship by being descendants of Spaniards but cannot prove that they [summary cut off]Clarín
POLITICSSep 10Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisisMorocco and Spain are engaged in a dispute over which country will host the 2030 World Cup final, set against the backdrop of an ongoing border crisis. This indicates diplomatic tension between the two nations.cecildaily.com · United States
POLITICSSep 10Morocco-Spain: the unsaid in the interminable Ceuta crisisPlus d’un mois après l’entrée massive de dizaines de milliers de personnes à Ceuta, l’enquête espagnole n’a toujours pas fait la lumière sur les évènements. Des deux côtés du détroit, personne ou presque ne dit ce qu’il pense de cette frontière. Décryptage.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 10Spain spy agency warned of border breach before crisisSpain's spy agency reportedly issued a warning about a border breach prior to a crisis. This suggests intelligence concerns related to national security.theadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 10Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisisDeclassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 9Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aidThe EU has said the funds will go toward bolstering border security and returning migrants to Morocco. The move comes in the wake of a crisis that saw more than 70,000 migrants overwhelm the Spanish exclave in July.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 9Albares warns that Spain will veto EU enlargement if Catalan is not an official language: "It is unthinkable"El ministro de Exteriores señala el Gobierno es "favorable" a la entrada de nuevos países pero supedita el proceso a que se resuelva el "asunto" del gallego, euskera y el propio catalán LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 9Ceuta crisis: EU grants Spain €114 million in gesture of ‘solidarity’The European Commission has approved funding to tackle the crisis in Ceuta, supporting border control, reception and returns, while Frontex, Europol and the EUAA also step up their assistance.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 9Doubts in Spain: Will those who have obtained citizenship through the grandchildren's law be able to vote?The Supreme Court temporarily suspended that possibility. A new front of conflict opens for the government of Pedro Sánchez, as the crucial general elections of 2027 approach.Clarín
POLITICSSep 9Sánchez kicks off the electoral campaign of "the two Spains"El presidente ve en la división política y social una manera de fidelizar el voto de izquierdas en torno a su candidatura LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 8Educational disaster in Spain, with the worst result in its history in the PISA report: up to two academic years behind the United KingdomEspaña cae 23 puntos en Lectura, 16 en Matemáticas y ocho en Ciencias. La OCDE advierte de las pantallas y pone como ejemplo el "trabajo duro" de los alumnos asiáticos "haciendo deberes" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 7Reasons for a PISA flop in Spain: from screens to the curriculum of "well-being" and "emotions"El Gobierno no ha dado cuentas del prometido refuerzo de Matemáticas y Lectura LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 7Spain's top criminal court launches criminal investigation into Ceuta migrant influxA Spanish police report highlighting "total permissiveness" by Moroccan security forces formed the basis for the decision by the country's top criminal court to open the probe.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 6 Zero control of its border : Trump slams Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis , says situation is so sad Former US President Trump criticized Spain regarding the migrant crisis in Ceuta, citing a lack of border control. His statement highlights international political commentary on migration issues.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 6 Zero control of its border : Trump slams Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis , says situation is so sad Donald Trump criticized Spain's management of the Ceuta migrant crisis, stating the situation indicates a lack of border control. This highlights international political commentary on immigration issues.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSSep 6Ceuta , Italy extends the suspension of Schengen with Spain for 15 days . Madrid extends arrival controls for another two weeksItaly has extended its suspension of Schengen with Spain for 15 days, while Madrid has prolonged arrival controls for two weeks. This indicates continued measures affecting free movement between the countries.odnako.org · Russia
POLITICSSep 5Spain to maintain border checks on arrivals from Italy until 22 SeptemberSpain's Interior Ministry has extended checks on travellers arriving from Italy for a further 15 days, until 22 September, mirroring Rome's move after the Ceuta migration crisis.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 5Feijóo states that the Government is "monarchical, but in the wrong country": "They are distant with the King of Spain and reverential with the King of Morocco"Ayuso reclama responsabilidades políticas ante lo que considera una "acción perfectamente coordinada por los servicios secretos marroquíes" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 4Spain calls for EU climate resilience overhaul with tougher rules and new fundingSpain wants Brussels to make climate resilience a binding, funded EU policy and is willing to consider new EU-level charges – including on oil and gas profits – to fund it.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 4Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across Spain to protest the government handling of Ceuta migrant surgeTens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Spain to protest the government's handling of a migrant surge in Ceuta. This indicates significant public dissatisfaction and a humanitarian/political challenge.dailymail.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3Why Spain Owes Morocco an Apology ? The article discusses reasons why Spain might owe Morocco an apology. This suggests a focus on past or current diplomatic issues and historical grievances between the two nations.moroccoworldnews.com · Morocco
POLITICSSep 3Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rushPM Pedro Sanchez addresses police report suggesting July border surge was planned to overwhelm border controls.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 3The crisis in Ceuta exposes an uncomfortable link between Spain and Morocco and adds pressure to Pedro SánchezRabat is under scrutiny for its alleged responsibility in the massive and deadly migrant crossing on July 30. The Spanish government president seeks to balance an unstable and delicate relationship with the African country.Clarín
POLITICSSep 3Spain's Sanchez says no 'solid proof' that Morocco planned Ceuta crisisSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has told lawmakers that there is no evidence the Ceuta migrant crisis was orchestrated by Morocco's government. His remarks come a day after tens of thousands of people took part in protests across the country to criticize his handling of the migrant influx. He acknowledged that Ceuta was both a humanitarian crisis and an administrative challenge. But he rejected the findings of a police report that seemed to lay blame on Morocco. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.France 24 [en]