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Spanish government officials are engaged in a public dispute over whether national intelligence agencies issued advance warnings prior to the recent mass crossing incident in Ceuta. Defense Minister Margarita Robles contradicts Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska’s account, while Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz Torres backs the interior minister’s position.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has issued a firm warning to Morocco regarding the sovereignty of Ceuta while apologizing to local residents who feel neglected by the central government.
Spanish Minister Margarita Robles reportedly endured insults and reproaches.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has informed the Xunta that the final Defense report will be favorable for the SAIC factory project in Ferrol, subject to necessary national security conditions.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles presided over the closing ceremony of the latest course at the European Leadership Academy. She emphasized the importance of fostering young leaders in Europe who uphold democratic values, peace, dialogue, and multilateralism.
Spanish Minister Margarita Robles stated that increasing investment in the defense sector ensures 'security and jobs,' amidst a public survey questioning if more defense spending guarantees peace.
Spain plans to send 100 armored jeeps and ammunition for border defense to Ukraine, as announced by Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles during a visit to Ukraine.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles emphasized Spain's commitment to NATO, clarifying that the prohibition of flights and use of bases is exclusively for offensive actions, as PP and Vox accused the government of populism with its 'no to war' stance.
205 Spanish military personnel have landed at Torrejón air base, returning from Iraq, where they were received by Defense Minister Margarita Robles.
La ministra de Defensa advierte de un panorama “incierto” por un mundo “convulsionado”, aboga por la “autonomía estratégica” de Europa y tacha de “inaceptable” que Trump hable “con ese desprecio” de…
Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, reportedly clashed with Moncloa over the total declassification of documents related to the 23-F coup attempt, showing initial reluctance before eventually yielding.
Defense Minister Margarita Robles has attributed a recent surge in disinformation campaigns to a hostile actor attempting to destabilize the country through hybrid warfare tactics.
Spain's Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, is set to appear before Congress to address the government's handling of the migrant influx into Ceuta and the role of Morocco.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has requested to postpone her appearance before the Senate to provide more precise and exhaustive explanations regarding the Ceuta crisis.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has decided to appear in the Senate at the request of the Popular Party, diverging from the Moncloa Palace's initial position.
The ambitious European fighter jet project, FCAS, has officially collapsed due to budgetary problems and international disagreements, particularly between France and Germany. This failure is seen as a blow to European defense cooperation and independence, prompting Spain to express concern and Airbus to voice disappointment.
Spanish Minister Margarita Robles declared that Spain opposes illegal, offensive wars that lack international support. She emphasized the country's stance against conflicts without an international umbrella.
Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, announced from Kyiv that Spain will send armored vehicles and ammunition to Ukraine, adding that 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in Spain…
Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles expressed concern that the war could become entrenched due to Iran's rapid missile construction, warning of a high number of missiles launched from Iran towards Turkey.
One hundred Spanish military personnel have been evacuated from Iraq, with another 200 expected to follow in the coming hours. Defense Minister Margarita Robles described the situation as very complex.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has sharply rejected claims by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that there is "broad support" from allies for...
The regional government delegation in Ceuta has officially denied receiving prior alerts about the mass migration event on July 30, directly challenging statements made by Interior Minister Margarita Robles regarding the incident.
The Spanish government has definitively bypassed the Senate to present its narrative on Ceuta in Congress, leading to accusations of a third no-show by Margarita Robles. This move allows the government to control the discourse on Ceuta without Senate input.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles issued a strong warning to Morocco, stating that the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla are "untouchable" and "very Spanish." Her remarks underscore Spain's firm stance on the sovereignty of these territories.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) is taking credit for compelling Defense Minister Margarita Robles to appear before the Senate to explain the armed forces' role in the Ceuta crisis, while maintaining pressure on other ministers.
A Russian cargo ship that sank near Cartagena, Spain, has sparked calls for inspection due to concerns over its mysterious contents. Regional authorities are demanding an investigation to rule out the presence of nuclear material or illicit shipments potentially bound for North Korea.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles is scheduled to be the main speaker at a new Foros de Vanguardia event, where she will discuss defense and peace in an uncertain world.
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles criticized the unilateral actions of the US and Israel, affirming that Spain would not join an 'illegal war' and would deny the use of its military bases for such conflicts.
Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles and First Vice President Maria Jesús Monteros have stated that the government does not foresee the United States withdrawing from its military bases in Rota and Morón. They urged for calm regarding the situation.
La ministra de Defensa llamó el sábado ante el recrudecimiento de los ataques que ponen en peligro al contingente español Leer
