Friday, 1 April 2022

31/03/2022

Pedro Sánchez talks with H.M. Mohamed VI on the new stage started between Spain and Morocco

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, today held a telephone conversation with the King of Morocco, Mohamed VI, in which they discussed the new stage opened in relations between the two countries.

30/03/2022

Sánchez assures Rutte of Spain's interest in deepening the common issues on the European agenda with the Netherlands

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has received the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, on his first trip to Spain since his re-election in January 2022. Before the meeting, Sánchez introduced Rutte, who was giving the 16th Commemorative Lecture of the Carlos de Amberes Foundation, 'A European response to the new reality', at the Prado Museum.

30/03/2022

Pedro Sánchez says the Government of Spain will respond to Putin's war with "justice, determination and the greatest possible unity"

In the Lower House of Parliament, the President of the Government of Spain has defended that the last European Council marked a "turning point" that will allow the cost of energy and inflation to be reduced. Furthermore, he stressed that the priority is to maximise growth and job creation and to protect sectors and citizens, especially the most vulnerable, from the effects of the war.

29/03/2022

The Government of Spain approves the National Response Plan for the consequences of the war in Ukraine

The Executive has adopted urgent measures to mitigate the effects of the war in Ukraine, support the most vulnerable groups and the most affected productive sectors, guarantee supplies and lower fuel and electricity prices.

28/03/2022

Sánchez underlines the willingness of Spain and Costa Rica to continue deepening the areas of common action between both countries

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, in which they discussed the excellent bilateral relations, in the economic and commercial spheres, international and regional issues of common interest, such as migration, the fight against climate change and COVID-19.

28/03/2022

Pedro Sánchez announces 16 billion euros for new War Response Plan

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that tomorrow's Council of Ministers will approve the War Response Action Plan, through which 16 billion euros will be mobilised to "fairly distribute the effects of the war and to preserve the path of growth and job creation as much as possible".

25/03/2022

The EU recognises the uniqueness of Spain and Portugal and allows them to carry out exceptional measures to lower electricity prices

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, took part in the ordinary European Council in Brussels on 24 and 25 March, where escalating energy prices were discussed as a priority issue. The EU27 have agreed that Spain and Portugal, with specific characteristics, will be able to implement temporary and exceptional measures to reduce electricity prices for consumers and businesses. The measures, which will be submitted to the European Commission, will be confirmed as a matter of urgency.