The joys of dogs and anonymous owners Brief letters: Canine chums | Guardian stirs things up | Bravo, Pedro | Eurovision switch-off The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Donald Trump Needs Europe on Iran War as Spain's Defiance Shakes European Union's Unity European leaders are showing mixed reactions to Trump's push for support against Iran, with Spain openly rejecting military action. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
European leaders react to International Women's Day Figures including Ursula von der Leyen, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pedro Sánchez and Giorgia Meloni praised women’s contributions and called for continued progress on equality. Euronews · Mar 8
Seven days on, seven questions about the US-Israeli war on Iran One week on from the first strikes, we look at why the war started, what the cost has been and what may come next The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Pedro Sánchez’s lone stance against Trump may look risky, but it is cannily pragmatic The Spanish PM’s defiant foreign policy line may seem outspoken. The truth is that he is a sound strategist at home and abroad, says journalist Eoghan Gilmartin The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
First Thing: Israel launches huge strikes against south Beirut after mass evacuation order Residents of Lebanese capital fled in panic before assaults on claimed Hezbollah targets, while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks. Plus, why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? As the Spanish PM decries the war in Iran, other politicians are unable – or unwilling – to speak against the US president The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Trade Wars, Meet Actual Wars Plus: Congress shrugs, a cat cafe unionizes, and Liz Wolfe checks in, and more... Reason · Mar 5
Spanish politician declares new ‘terror’ alliance, and this time, the US is on the wrong side Spain and the U.S. are locked in a political he-said, she-said. We Got This Covered · Mar 5
Watch: Trump says adiós to trade with Spain — should Madrid do the same to Trump? Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a firm "no to war" and blocked the US from using Spanish soil for its Iran operations. In response, US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain. Let’s break down what is at stake. Euronews · Mar 5
Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes legally 'problematic' but 'righteous', Belgian Defence Minister says Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push. Euronews · Mar 5
Israeli-US attacks ‘legally problematic’ but ‘cause is righteous’, says Belgian Defence Minister Belgium's defence minister told Euronews that Belgium will not join the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, but will lend military support for defence purposes. Euronews · Mar 5
Lindsey Graham Blasts Spain for Refusing to Participate in Trump’s War Against Iran Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain, has taken a firm stance against military action in Iran. To that, Senator Lindsey Graham had a few comments to spare. The Mary Sue · Mar 4
The Guardian view on the US-UK relationship: Trump is pushing Britain closer to Europe Editorial: An unreliable and volatile American president makes a compelling case for closer security and defence cooperation with continental allies The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Euronews · Mar 4 European Parliament rejects debate on Trump's threats to Spain A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.
Euronews · Mar 4 Pedro Sánchez defies Trump in biggest gamble yet as Madrid says no to war As audacious as opportunistic, the Spanish PM clashes with Trump and revives the 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business.
We Got This Covered · Mar 4 ‘We could just fly in & use it’: Donald Trump thinks he can bully anyone and he’s now making threats towards Spain Donald Trump is a master at turning friends into enemies.
Euronews · Mar 4 EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats The EU executive said it will defend the EU’s trade interests as US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade relations with Spain after it refused to let the US use its military bases for strikes on Iran.
Euronews · Mar 4 Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War" Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence.
Euronews · Mar 4 'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance against Trump's Iran offensive The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 ‘No to war’: Sánchez doubles down after Trump threat to cut off trade with Spain PM says his country will not be complicit in growing conflict in Middle East ‘simply out of fear of reprisals from someone’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 ‘Any threat against member state is threat against the EU’, says commissioner in response to Trump comments – as it happened Stéphane Séjourné is the latest high-profile name to express solidarity with Spain over Trump’s comments last night
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Macron to address the nation on Middle East as European countries organise return of stranded citizens – as it happened French president will make his speech this evening; first wave of European travellers arrive home, but hundreds of thousands remain stuck in region
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran Refusal to allow use of bases in Rota and Morón follows Pedro Sánchez’s condemnation of US-Israeli action
Euronews · Mar 2 Spain rejects Israel's accusation of 'standing with Iran' and other tyrants Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares dismissed as "absurd and ridiculous" his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar's remarks about Spain's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.