The Ministry of the Interior, led since 2018 by former magistrate Fernando Grande-Marlaska, had been systematically compiling files on journalists, complete with passport photos and everything, including a definition of their (alleged) political ideology. The scoop by the daily newspaper Confidencial and the resistance amongst ministry officials

The Spanish Prime Minister has convened a Cabinet meeting, brought together the National Security Council and set up a single crisis management centre to resolve the humanitarian emergency in the exclave. However, it remains difficult to understand the reasons behind such a slow and contradictory political response

Spain extends the operational life of two reactors by three years. Realism and vision

“They are very Spanish indeed,” replies Madrid. But Rabat wants to open negotiations. Regarding the events of 30 July, there is speculation that this was retaliation for a journalistic investigation accusing Moroccan intelligence services of spying on the Spanish establishment

Italy and Spain have common interests in Europe; to scupper the agreement on the Ceuta deal is a bizarre mistake, a propaganda stunt that echoes like a gigantic belch. Meloni cannot simply deny her immigration policy in this way

Pedro Sánchez’s government issues an ultimatum to Giorgia Meloni: “Reopen by Sunday or we will take proportionate measures.” Palazzo Chigi stands by its decision and responds: “We do not accept impositions on national security. We will see after 15 August.”