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Pedro Sanchez

Person · Head_of_state · Spain · 433 dispatches indexed · last seen May 13, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
EU to sanction Israeli settlers but no trade embargo

The European Union unanimously agreed Monday to sanction Israeli extremist settlers and Hamas leaders following political deadlock, freezing assets and imposing travel bans while rejecting stronger trade embargo measures despite human rights organization demands.

The Brussels Times · 1d ago
International Relations
Why NATO’s Weakest Link Is Spain

Spain's leftist government is increasingly becoming NATO's weakest link due to its anti-American stance.

Newsweek · Apr 28
Geopolitical Politics
Trump should pull troops from Italy and Spain, not Germany

Trump should relocate U.S. troops from Spain and Italy instead of Germany, as those nations inadequately fund defense while benefiting economically from American military bases, whereas Germany has recently committed to strengthening NATO obligations.

MSN · 6d ago
International Relations
Why Europe does not understand the U.S.

The U.S. views itself as a distinct hemispheric power rooted in Western independence from Europe, not as a European nation, explaining current transatlantic tensions and America's pivot toward Latin America and the Pacific.

GIS Reports · May 6
International Relations
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated European leaders "gotten the message" after President Trump announced withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, frustrated allies aren't sufficiently supporting US-Israel operations against Iran, prompting Europe to increase defence spending and strengthen NATO capabilities.

Al Jazeera · May 4