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Watch: Spanish MEP mimics Marilyn Monroe to sing 'Happy Birthday, Mr Genocide' to Trump in Parliament

Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero went viral after singing her own sarcastic rendition of "Happy Birthday" to US President Donald Trump, ending with the line "Happy Birthday, Mr Genocide," during a Middle East policy debate.

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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.

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Spanish left puts pressure on PM Sánchez: IU threatens to leave government over increase in defence spending

Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday.

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Tens of thousands protest in Madrid against healthcare privatisation

More than 30,000 people took to the streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday in protest against the health policy of the Community of Madrid's government.

Euronews

‘He’s a miracle’: All eyes on Lamine Yamal after Spain’s win against France

Sixteen-year-old’s defiant gesture – spelling out Rocafonda postcode labelled ‘multicultural shithole’ by far-right Vox party – prompts debate in Spain

The Guardian - UK

Women's rights and women wronged in 2023

The year saw progress on women’s rights in some countries, such as Spain’s introduction of menstrual leave, France’s bid to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution and the arrival of the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. But there were also setbacks in 2023, from Taliban edicts tightening restrictions on Afghan women…

France 24

What’s in a word? How less-gendered language is faring across Europe

A contentious vote in the French senate is only the latest battleground in the culture war over inclusive language

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Spain’s Princess Leonor swears oath as republican ministers boycott ceremony

Heir to throne pledges allegiance to constitution at congress in Madrid on her 18th birthday

The Guardian - UK

Israel accuses Spain of siding with Hamas after ‘genocide’ accusation

Several left-wing politicians call on Madrid to bring Israel’s Netanyahu before the ICC, sparking a diplomatic row.

Al Jazeera

Spain rejects Israeli claims of its officials aligning with Hamas

Minister in coalition government had suggested Benjamin Netanyahu should face war crimes charges

The Guardian - UK

Spanish ‘wolf pack’ rapist’s sentence reduced under botched law

Sentence trimmed from 15 years to 14 years in response to legislation that in turn was a response to 2016 gang rape

The Guardian - UK

World Cup kiss echoes abuse suffered by millions of women, says Spain’s equality minister

Irene Montero calls incident a ‘lower-intensity’ form of sexual violence as push to oust Spanish football chief Rubiales continues

The Guardian - UK

Spanish FA chief admits kiss ‘somewhat tarnished’ Women’s World Cup win

Luis Rubiales strikes more conciliatory note after previously defending his kissing on lips of forward Jenni Hermoso

The Guardian - UK

Spanish football president’s kiss was an abuse of power that never should have happened

Luis Rubiales’ non-apology is frustrating and does not make up for the unwanted kiss

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Spanish soccer leader's behavior at Women's World Cup final provokes angry reaction

The man who leads the Spanish soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Free money to teenagers, shorter working week and climate action: can Spain’s new leftwing party win power?

Yolanda Díaz set up her Sumar coalition to fend off the far right in this month’s election, but polls show she has a staggering amount of work to do

The Guardian - UK

Podemos and leftist alliance Sumar agree to run jointly in Spain’s snap election

Awkward, last-minute deal is intended to galvanise leftwing voters against conservative People’s party

The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM apologises for loophole in new sexual consent law

Pedro Sánchez asks victims for forgiveness after legislation allows some offenders to reduce their sentences

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Spanish TV star Ana Obregón sparks debate over decision to have surrogate baby in the US

Surrogacy is prohibited in Spain

The Guardian - UK

Spain passes law allowing anyone over 16 to change registered gender

Legislation will also ban conversion therapy, introduce menstrual leave and ease abortion limits

The Independent UK

Spain's govt under pressure to do more on gender-based crime

A spate of gender-based violence, coupled with the early release of several sex offenders, has increased pressure on Spain’s left-wing government, which strongly plays up its feminist credentials, to do more to protect women from abuse

Reuters

Spanish lawmakers approve transgender rights bill

Spanish lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill allowing transgeder people aged 14 and over to change their legal gender without the need for psychological or other medical evaluation though 14- to 16-year olds would still need parental or guardians' agreement.

Al Jazeera

Spain’s legislators approve gender self-identification reforms

If passed into law, the reforms would allow those over 16 to change their legally registered gender with greater ease.

France 24

Spanish MPs approve new bill on transgender rights

Lawmakers on Thursday passed a transgender rights bill allowing anyone 16 and over to change gender on their ID card, putting Spain on track to becoming one of the few countries to allow transgender people to change their status with a simple declaration.

Evening Standard

Spain is one step closer to approving menstrual leave in first for Europe

Spain is hoping to influence other Western countries after the first draft of its menstrual-leave legislation was approved

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