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Pedro Sánchez defends Common Agricultural Policy in Brussels

Friday 18 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, attended the second session of the European Council of Heads of State and Government on Friday, at which European leaders debated the next institutional cycle, the Multiannual Financial Framework and ongoing challenges such as the climate emergency, the Turkish military action in Syria and the accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania.

Pedro Sánchez welcomes agreement reached United Kingdom to guarantee rights of all European citizens

Thursday 17 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, travelled to Brussels for the European Council of Heads of State and Government and extraordinary Article 50 meeting to discuss the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Pedro Sánchez chairs meeting of committee to monitor situation in Catalonia

Thursday 17 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, chaired the meeting of the committee to monitor the situation in Catalonia, accompanied by the Acting Vice- President of the Government, Carmen Calvo, and the Acting Minister for Home Affairs, Fernando Grande-Marlaska.

Press briefing by Pedro Sánchez following meeting with leaders of main parties to address situation in Catalonia

Wednesday 16 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, gave a press briefing at Moncloa Palace following the bilateral meetings he held with the President of Partido Popular, Pablo Casado, the President of Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera, and the General Secretary of Unidas Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, to address the situation in Catalonia.

Institutional statement by the Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez

Monday 14 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has made a press declaration in La Moncloa after the publication of the Supreme Court ruling on the process against independence politicians for theirs actions in the events of Catalonia in October 2017.

Members of the Government of Spain reflect and narrate their experiences of the strengths of our country

Monday 14 October 2019

Spain is one of the strongest and most consolidated democracies in the world. A highly advanced and free system of rule of law prevails with legal certainty. The Constitution and the law, the division of powers and judicial oversight of the public authorities have served to guarantee equality among all citizens and the rights and freedoms of our society. The Acting Vice-President of the Government, Carmen Calvo, together with Josep Borrell, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, Isabel Celaá, Nadia Calviño, Teresa Ribera, Luis Planas, Pedro Duque and José Guirao, explain to the world - in English, French, German and Russian - the strengths of a country that we have built between us all - citizens and public institutions.

Pedro Sánchez attends events to celebrate National Day of Spain

Saturday 12 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, was present at the military parade held on Madrid and presided over by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain on the occasion of the National Day of Spain. He subsequently attended a reception offered at the Royal Palace.

Pedro Sánchez calls for Spain to tackle real crises rather than "artificial crises"

Saturday 5 October 2019

On Saturday morning, the Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, closed off the La Toja Forum: Atlantic Ties, in O Grove (Pontevedra), at which the future of liberal democracies and the challenges facing the world in our time has been discussed since last Thursday.

Pedro Sánchez receives European Commissioner for Budget at Moncloa Palace

Friday 4 October 2019

The Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, met at Moncloa Palace with the European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources, Günther Oettinger. The meeting was also attended by the Acting Minister for Economy and Business, Nadia Calviño, and the State Secretary for the European Union, Marco Aguiriano.

Pedro Sánchez calls for well-funded CAP capable of tackling latest challenges for rural world

Thursday 3 October 2019

At the opening ceremony of the Zafra International Livestock Fair (Badajoz), the Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, said that the agri-food sector is essential for Spain and that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) should therefore be a "top priority".