18/03/2016

Agreement with Turkey "scrupulously respects" the institutional declaration by Lower House of Parliament, says Mariano Rajoy

​After attending the European Council meeting, the acting President of the Government defended the agreement reached with Turkey on migration by saying it is reasonable, legal, effective and respects human rights. Furthermore, he highlighted the statement by the European authorities regarding the trend shift in the Spanish economy.

18/03/2016

​Mariano Rajoy analyses situation in Libya with European leaders

Within the framework of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the European Union held in Brussels, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, met with various European leaders to analyse the situation in Libya.

18/03/2016

​Mariano Rajoy says that EU immigration policy must "comply with international law"

At a short press briefing after the first work session of the European Council held in Brussels, acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, explained the agreements reached at the meeting. Two major issues are being discussed by the European leaders: the EU economic policy; and the migrant crisis.

17/03/2016

Mariano Rajoy inaugurates new Guardia Civil Officers Academy

"The new academy represents another step forward in excellence and a modern future for the Guardia Civil", says Mariano Rajoy. The acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, inaugurated the new Guardia Civil Officers Academy in Aranjuez, Madrid. As he explained, the new centre will offer comprehensive and up-to-date training similar to that received by the executives of "any great organisation or institution, whether public or private".

16/03/2016

Mariano Rajoy defends right to asylum as "inherent to democratic and civilised countries"

In an interview on Telecinco, Acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, expressed his conviction that the European Council, to be held on 17 and 18 March in Brussels, will lead to the establishment of a common position on the refugee situation. As regards the political panorama in Spain, he indicated that the most important thing is to form a government "soon" and one that "generates confidence".

15/03/2016

​Mariano Rajoy says that EFE Agency "has been and continues to be one of the supporting pillars of Spanish culture around the world"

The acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, inaugurated the EFE Agency Museum in Madrid and then attended the 2nd EFE Culture Awards presentation ceremony. In his speech, in which he congratulated the award-winners, he stressed that EFE is "a journalism company that is fully dedicated to serving the public interest, pluralism in society, informative rigour and the diversity of languages in Spain".

14/03/2016

Letter from Acting President of the Government to General Secretary of PSOE

The Acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, addresses a letter to the General Secretary of the PSOE, Pedro Snchez, in which he clarifies a series of points on the policy to be maintained in relation to refugees.

18/03/2016

Government approves Public Employment Offer for 2016 with total of 19,121 posts

The Public Employment Offer includes 13,427 new posts under open application and 5,694 though internal promotion. The replacement rate stands at 100% for retirements and resignations in priority sectors such as the fight against tax and labour fraud, the State law enforcement agencies and direct aid for users of social services.