Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts

20130317

European Court rules Spanish mortgage law is abusive

The European Court of Justice on Thursday ruled that Spain’s mortgage law is incompatible with a European directive on abusive practices in consumer contracts, opening the door to more legal protection for households facing eviction from their family home.
El Pais

European Court rules Spanish mortgage law is abusive

The European Court of Justice on Thursday ruled that Spain’s mortgage law is incompatible with a European directive on abusive practices in consumer contracts, opening the door to more legal protection for households facing eviction from their family home.
El Pais

20130314

Ex-minister to give up seat in Congress if judge names him in graft case

Leading Socialist José Blanco says he is prepared to relinquish his right to immunity as a deputy.

graft: a form of political corruption ,illegal or dishonest acquisition of money.

Ex-minister to give up seat in Congress if judge names him in graft case

Leading Socialist José Blanco says he is prepared to relinquish his right to immunity as a deputy.

graft: a form of political corruption ,illegal or dishonest acquisition of money.

Catalan Socialists support self-rule initiative despite preference for federal solution

Motion which was rejected by Congress passes in regional assembly with only Popular Party voting against.

The Catalan assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on the regional government of premier Artur Mas to begin talks with Madrid on agreeing a referendum in which Catalans will be allowed to vote on the status of the region within Spain.

Catalan Socialists support self-rule initiative despite preference for federal solution

Motion which was rejected by Congress passes in regional assembly with only Popular Party voting against.

The Catalan assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on the regional government of premier Artur Mas to begin talks with Madrid on agreeing a referendum in which Catalans will be allowed to vote on the status of the region within Spain.

20130312

Town hall putsch gives Socialist leader red face over link to sex offender

The disastrous management of a local issue — a censure motion against the mayor of Ponferrada — has turned into a major headache for Socialist Party leader Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba.
The Socialist councilor who became mayor of the town in León province last Friday thanks to support from a convicted sex offender has decided to go rogue and forego his own party membership rather than give up his seat, as central headquarters has said it wants him to do.
El Pais

Town hall putsch gives Socialist leader red face over link to sex offender

The disastrous management of a local issue — a censure motion against the mayor of Ponferrada — has turned into a major headache for Socialist Party leader Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba.
The Socialist councilor who became mayor of the town in León province last Friday thanks to support from a convicted sex offender has decided to go rogue and forego his own party membership rather than give up his seat, as central headquarters has said it wants him to do.
El Pais

20130307

US warns Catalan government about proposed “Coca-Cola tax”


Despite lobbying by ambassador to ditch the levy, premier Artur Mas remains inflexible.

The tax on sugary beverages proposed by the government of Catalonia has mobilized the US Embassy in Spain. United States Ambassador Alan D. Solomont of Madrid met with Catalan regional premier Arthur Mas in Barcelona to discuss the potential impact on American beverage companies, primarily Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Solomont has stated that this levy would be detrimental for these US companies in Catalonia, considering the fact that Coca-Cola and Pepsi hold a combined 70 percent of the soda market. Neither the embassy nor sources surrounding Mas commented on the meeting’s conclusions, which were not publicized.

US warns Catalan government about proposed “Coca-Cola tax”


Despite lobbying by ambassador to ditch the levy, premier Artur Mas remains inflexible.

The tax on sugary beverages proposed by the government of Catalonia has mobilized the US Embassy in Spain. United States Ambassador Alan D. Solomont of Madrid met with Catalan regional premier Arthur Mas in Barcelona to discuss the potential impact on American beverage companies, primarily Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Solomont has stated that this levy would be detrimental for these US companies in Catalonia, considering the fact that Coca-Cola and Pepsi hold a combined 70 percent of the soda market. Neither the embassy nor sources surrounding Mas commented on the meeting’s conclusions, which were not publicized.

20130302

Central government to challenge Catalan assembly’s sovereignty declaration


The decision follows rulings by solicitor general’s office and State Council.

The central government on Friday said it would challenge the legality of a sovereignty declaration made by the Catalan assembly in January with the Constitutional Court.

Central government to challenge Catalan assembly’s sovereignty declaration


The decision follows rulings by solicitor general’s office and State Council.

The central government on Friday said it would challenge the legality of a sovereignty declaration made by the Catalan assembly in January with the Constitutional Court.

Former PP treasurer to sue party for unfair dismissal

New twist to ongoing controversy contradicts assurances that Bárcenas left post in 2010.
El Pais

Former PP treasurer to sue party for unfair dismissal

New twist to ongoing controversy contradicts assurances that Bárcenas left post in 2010.
El Pais