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"The hardest part is over; the most difficult part is behind us", says Pedro Sánchez

Saturday 23 May 2020

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, stated that the government's priority during the COVID-19 crisis has been and will continue to be public health, and hence it is essential to culminate the de-escalation with prudence and responsibility. He also announced that the Minimum Living Income will be approved next week and that this summer will see a tourist season with all due health guarantees.

"Unity saves lives and can save many companies and jobs", says Pedro Sánchez

Wednesday 20 May 2020

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, argued in the Lower House that the state of emergency has benefitted all parts of Spain and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that "no-one is left behind".

Pedro Sánchez advocates completing the victory over COVID-19 and undertaking social and economic reconstruction on united front

Wednesday 20 May 2020

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, asked the Lower House to extend the state of emergency for another 15 days, until midnight on 7 June, with the aim of proceeding with the de-escalation in a prudent, orderly and supportive manner.

Pedro Sánchez underlines leadership of World Health Organization in multilateral response to COVID-19 crisis

Tuesday 19 May 2020

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, took part in the closing session of the 73rd World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Assembly. This annual forum, at which 194 Member States agree on the priorities and budget of the organisation, took place, in a virtual format this year, on 18 and 19 May.

Government applies to extend state of emergency a further month to conclude de-escalation process

Saturday 16 May 2020

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, expressed his wish to forge a "great consensus" on the new extension to manage the COVID-19 health crisis. He also stressed the need to act prudently and with responsibly to maintain the virus under control while areas of mobility are recovered and steps taken to reactivate the economy.