Keywords: Margarita Robles


Spain cancels Israeli missile license and seeks non-Israeli alternatives

Spain’s Ministry of Defence has officially revoked the license granted to the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the production of SPIKE LR2 anti-tank missiles on Spanish soil. The government is now redirecting its efforts to identify alternative suppliers, as reported by Cadena......

Fiocchi strengthens its position as Spain’s ammunition partner after Israel ban

The Spanish government has resumed ammunition orders just one month after unilaterally canceling the Interior Ministry’s contract with Israeli company IMI Systems and denying the firm import permission for ammunition "due to reasons of public interest." This return is marked by a partial......

Spain strengthens peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon with new military deployment

La ministra de Defensa, Margarita Robles, presided over the farewell ceremony for the Spanish contingent departing for Lebanon to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The majority of the troops belong to the Mando de Canarias (Mcana) and will remain in Lebanese territory for the coming months. From......

Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez in a new light

Leaked messages have exposed how Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Prime Minister, managed internal party dynamics and engaged in candid discussions about colleagues. The revelations, published by the right-leaning El Mundo, depict Sánchez referring to fellow politicians in derogatory terms, including......

Political fallout over Spain's controversial arms deal with Israel

The Popular Party (PP) is determined to pursue accountability following the government's contentious decision to rescind a lucrative contract with Israel. This contract, valued at €6.6 million, involved the importation of 15 million bullets for the Civil Guard, a move that has ignited significant......

Spain cancels centenary festivities for Al Hoceima invasion to maintain Morocco ties

In a strategic diplomatic move, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has ordered the cancellation of military ceremonies intended to commemorate the centenary of the 1925 Alhucemas Landing. This decision underscores Spain's commitment to preserving its diplomatic relations with Morocco. Initial......

Melilla Border Crossings Plummet as Morocco Intensifies Migration Controls

The Spanish enclave of Melilla has witnessed its lowest irregular migration numbers in over three decades, recording just 113 arrivals in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous year's figure of 340 entries, highlighting the effectiveness of enhanced border control measures. The decline......

Spanish Government Defends Morocco Against ‘Baseless’ Accusations by Popular Party

In a recent parliamentary session, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles strongly criticized the Popular Party (PP) for attributing responsibility to Morocco in the Pegasus spyware case without providing substantial evidence. Robles firmly rejected the allegations, emphasizing that Spain’s......

Spain Reinforces Migration Partnership with Morocco Amid Successful Border Control Efforts

In a significant development for Mediterranean migration policy, Spain's Secretary of State for Security, Rafael Pérez, has designated Morocco as a "priority partner" in addressing irregular migration challenges. The announcement came during the XXI Meeting of the Spanish-Moroccan......