La Moncloa. Newsletter. Monday, 24 October 2016

21/10/2016

​"The challenge of illegal immigration must be tackled from its roots", says Mariano Rajoy

Following the European Council in Brussels, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, expressed satisfaction with the results from the meeting, which demanded an immediate end to attacks against the civilian population in Syria and advocated an opening of trade of a beneficial nature for growth and employment.

21/10/2016

​Mariano Rajoy says that EU immigration policy is the same as that applied by Spain "for some time"

In response to questions from the media after leaving the European Council meeting held in Brussels, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, stressed that the main agreement to emerge from the first work session was on immigration policy.

20/10/2016

Mariano Rajoy defends freedom of expression

In the corridors of the Lower House of Parliament, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, declared his support for the former President of the Government, Felipe Gonzlez, who was unable to exercise his freedom of expression at a university forum.

17/10/2016

Mariano Rajoy chairs meeting of committee to oversee events to commemorate 8th centenary of University of Salamanca

During his speech, the acting President of the Government described this centenary as "a State objective, due to its material importance and the magnitude of the event". He also underlined the importance of "all working together towards the main national goals, where higher education takes on a fundamental role".

21/10/2016

Government approves Master Plan for National Park Network

This measure will facilitate more uniform management of the 15 national parks, without forgetting the singular nature of each one. The Council of Ministers also approved new subsidies for the national coal industry and a new exception to the accounting close for the National Culture Awards, including the Cervantes Prize.