Pedro Sanchez
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
Notable Quotes
"one can be against a hateful regime, as is the case with the Iranian regime… and at the same time be against an unjustified, dangerous military intervention outside of international law."View Story →
"one can oppose a hateful regime and, at the same time, oppose an unjustified and dangerous military intervention"View Story →
"We're not going to be complicit in something that's bad for the world, nor contrary to our values and interests, simply to avoid reprisals from someone."View Story →
"The world, Europe, and Spain have faced this critical moment before."View Story →
"The world, Europe, and Spain have faced this critical moment before. In 2003, a few irresponsible leaders dragged us into an illegal war in the Middle East that brought nothing but insecurity and pain."View Story →
"We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world and is also contrary to our values and interests, just out of fear of reprisals from someone."View Story →
"We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world and is also contrary to our values and interests, just out of fear of reprisals from someone."View Story →
"This is how humanity’s great disasters start... You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions."View Story →
"no to the war"View Story →
"an unjustified and dangerous military intervention outside the realm of international law."View Story →
"'difficult hours lie ahead' but added there were 'positive' indications overnight towards containing the blaze."View Story →
"Difficult hours lie ahead."View Story →
""attacking" Spain in this crisis, playing politics instead of showing support."View Story →
"Momentary relief must not make us forget the chaos, the destruction and the lives lost."View Story →
"Both China and Spain are nations of principle and integrity."View Story →
""It is more necessary today than ever so that together we can establish an even stronger bond between China and the European Union.""View Story →
"Those of us who raise our voice against governments violating international law are being threatened."View Story →
"Both China and Spain are nations of principle and integrity."View Story →
"The Cuban people must be free to determine their own future."View Story →
"They know their vision of how the world should be ordered is falling apart due to the tariffs and wars."View Story →
"we [Spain] do not work off of emails, we work from official documents and positions."View Story →
"We are fulfilling our obligations toward Nato."View Story →
"We are fulfilling our obligations toward Nato."View Story →
"I am absolutely not worried. We do not work with emails. We work with official documents and positions taken, in this case, by the government of the US."View Story →
"We do not work on emails; we work on official documents and positions taken in this case by the United States government."View Story →
"Violence is never the way. Humanity will only advance through democracy, coexistence, and peace."View Story →
"very complicated situations"View Story →
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October 1, 2026One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
September 17, 2026Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
August 7, 2026How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
August 2, 2026Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
July 27, 2026Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
July 26, 2026British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
July 13, 2026Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis - Reuters
Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis Reuters
June 8, 2026Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain - Reuters
Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain Reuters
June 5, 2026South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
May 11, 2026European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship - Reuters
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship Reuters
May 9, 2026'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.
April 28, 2026Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
April 25, 2026Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says Reuters
April 24, 2026Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right - Reuters
Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right Reuters
April 19, 2026Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba - Reuters
Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba Reuters
April 18, 2026Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years - Reuters
Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years Reuters
April 18, 2026Leaders of China, Spain pledge closer ties amid 'crumbling' world order - Reuters
Leaders of China, Spain pledge closer ties amid 'crumbling' world order Reuters
April 14, 2026Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US - Reuters
Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US Reuters
April 11, 2026Israel reprimands Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy - Reuters
Israel reprimands Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy Reuters
April 11, 2026What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
April 8, 2026G7 ready to act to protect global energy supplies, backs Hormuz Strait security - Reuters
G7 ready to act to protect global energy supplies, backs Hormuz Strait security Reuters
March 21, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
March 4, 2026Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
March 3, 2026Spain's Sanchez reaps gains from anti-Trump stance, testing ties with U.S. - Reuters
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February 20, 2026