La Moncloa. Newsletter. Monday, 4 April 2016

29/03/2016

​Mariano Rajoy says Europe and Latin America should work together for freedom and democracy

Acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, reaffirmed Spain's commitment to Latin America at an international seminar held on the 80th birthday of the writer Mario Vargas Llosa. He also highlighted the "times of change" being experienced in Latin America, a process that "will not be complete without freedom in Venezuela".

29/03/2016

Mariano Rajoy to report in Lower House of Parliament on EU refugee agreement

During an interview on Onda Cero, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, confirmed that he will speak to the plenary session of the Lower House of Parliament to report on the matters discussed at the European Council meeting held on 17 and 18 March. He also said he will continue making efforts to try and ensure a change of position by the Partido Socialista Obrero Espaol (PSOE) [Spanish Socialist Workers' Party] that would enable a coalition government to be formed.

01/04/2016

Government authorises subsidies for inland public passenger transport in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands

The total value of the subsidies amounts to 249 million euros, of which Madrid will receive 126 million, Barcelona 98 million and the Canary Islands 25 million. The measure responds to the government's commitment to offer a quality public transport service throughout the country.