Tag: arnaldo otegi
The Day in Spain #19
Politics
- Ciudadanos concerned about the confidence debate negotiations
- Basque elections:PP and Ciudadanos appeal Otegi’s nomination
BREAKING: Guipuzcoa electoral board bans Otegi from running for office
BREAKING: Guipuzcoa electoral board bans Otegi from running for office
The electoral board of Guipuzcoa has ruled that EH Bildu‘s candidate Arnaldo Otegi can’t run for Lehendakari (Basque PM) at the Basque election on 25 September. Otegi is currently suspended from holding a public position after serving 6 years in jail, although the his sentence is not specific, which in the past has allowed other candidates in his position to run.
EH Bildu spokesmen are expected to talk to the press this afternoon at 17h CET. The party is expected to appeal the decision.
The Day in Spain #8
Politics
- Albert Rivera will unexpectedly talk to the press at 17h, on day before he meets Rajoy
- Political talk of the day: PSOE to vote no regardless of C’s vote
- Basque elections: PP, C’s and UPyD to challenge Otegi’s elegibility
- Catalonia: CUP will only negotiate the Budget if PDC compromises a referendum on independence
