Tag: Spain

New U.S.-EU Deal: Redefining Power, Economics, and Global Dependency
The relation between the United States and the European Union has historically been characterized by a strong alliance, grounded in democratic values, economic and technological cooperation, and, especially, in matters of security and defense. Both blocs, leaders in global economics and strategy, have experienced everything: from cooperative milestones to commercial and political disagreements that have […]
July 30, 2025

From Symbolism to Sovereignty: The Growing Recognition of a Palestinian State
The recognition of the State of Palestine by a growing number of countries represents a crucial turning point in the geopolitics of the Middle East and contemporary diplomatic history. This act of validation not only grants international political legitimacy to Palestine but also fully supports its right to self-determination, sovereignty, and its right to participate […]
July 29, 2025

Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations in Northern Ireland and Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges for Coexistence
Migration is a phenomenon as old as humanity itself. Since prehistoric times, humans have migrated in search of food, better climatic conditions, safety, and basic resources. However, throughout history, the reasons and forms of migration have evolved: territorial conquests, world wars, internal conflicts, and economic crises have been driving forces that push people to leave […]
July 22, 2025

Spain Arrests Far-Right Leader Over Anti-Migrant Violence in Torre Pacheco
Spanish authorities have arrested a man in Barcelona accused of inciting violent attacks against Maghrebi migrants in the town of Torre Pacheco, Murcia. The suspect is reportedly a leader of the far-right group Deport Them Now Europe, which used social media to call for a “hunt” following an assault involving three North African youths. The […]
July 15, 2025

Spain Urges EU to Suspend Association Agreement with Israel and Enforce Arms Embargo Amid Gaza War
Spain is urging the EU to suspend its association agreement with Israel, enforce a full arms embargo, and expand sanctions, citing violations of human rights and international law amid the war in Gaza.
July 15, 2025

Far-Right Violence Erupts in Spanish Town Targeting North African Migrants
‘We must cut off the media flow to the far right — their rhetoric is not opinion, it is hate,’ Podemos leader Belarra said. Over the weekend, far-right groups in Spain carried out xenophobic attacks, primarily targeting migrants of North African origin, in the town of Torre-Pacheco, located in the Murcia region. RELATED: 252 Heartbreaking […]
July 14, 2025

‘Palestine to Overcome!’ Thousands Chant at Residente’s Concert in Spain
The Palestinian struggle is one of the most human struggles of our time, the Puerto Rican singer stressed. On Sunday, Puerto Rican singer Rene Perez Joglar, known as Residente, once again brought attention to the Palestinian cause on the international stage. “Palestine to overcome!” he shouted alongside thousands of attendees at the Pirata Festival in […]
July 14, 2025

Spain’s Far-Right VOX Party Calls for Mass Deportation of Immigrants
The third-largest force in Parliament seeks a ‘Remigration Process’ that could affect up to 8 million people. On Monday, Samuel Vazquez, president of the group “A Police Force for the 21st Century” and VOX’s spokesperson on immigration issues, described mass deportations as the “least bad” solution to rising immigration. RELATED: Migrants Dignity Crisis: Bishop’s Bold […]
July 8, 2025

Social Activists Demand Global Economic Justice at the Seville Conference
They call for an end to the injustices inflicted by developed countries on the peoples of the Global South. After four days of deliberations in Spain, the United Nations’ 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) concluded on Thursday with the adoption of the “Seville Commitment.” RELATED: Lula Calls for New Financing Model to […]
July 4, 2025

Spain and Brazil Launch Joint Initiative to Push Global Tax on the Ultra-Rich
They propose analyzing administrative and data shortcomings to ensure that individuals with high net worths pay more efficiently. On Tuesday, Spain and Brazil will launch a joint initiative to promote a global tax increase on the superrich, aiming to achieve a fairer redistribution of wealth. RELATED: COP29: GSLTF Proposes Climate Taxes on Cryptocurrencies, Plastics, and […]