SPAIN THIS WEEK

Mariano Rajoy argues that Energy Union is "a milestone in European integration and a success for Spain"

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The President of the Government, at the conclusion of the European Council, expressed his satisfaction at the progress made on energy policy, which is one of Spain's main priorities at a European level, at the backing received for the Madrid Declaration on interconnections and at the recognition of the results obtained by Spain in terms of economic growth and job creation.

​"Our fight is against barbarism and not any specific religion. It is a war between civilisation and barbarism", says Mariano Rajoy

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The President of the Government, in a statement prior to the start of the European Council meeting, expressed his satisfaction that the two Spaniards who were reported missing in Tunisia have been found and are alive and well, although he regretted the death of two other compatriots who died in the terrorist attack that took place in that country on Wednesday.

"What most concerns me now regarding what could happen in Spain in the future is a change in economic policy", says Mariano Rajoy

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During an interview with Carlos Herrera for the programme "Herrera en la Onda" on Onda Cero, the President of the Government stressed that the main objective for the future must be achieving the figure of 20 million Spaniards in work. After reminding the audience that the bipartite model has brought Spain progress and well-being, he underlined the "resolution" and "independence" with which corruption has been combated.

Government approves reform of Vocational Training

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The reform seeks to boost access to quality jobs, strengthen transparency and avoid fraud in the management of resources allocated to training. The government has also approved the Public Employment Offer for 2015 with 7,416 new positions - 340% up on last year - and submitted to Parliament the new Laws on Voluntary Work and Social Action in the Third Sector.

22/03/2015	​Joint communiqué on Libya
20/03/2015	Trade deficit falls by 7.9% in January
20/03/2015	Productive foreign investment grows by 9.8% to over 17.6 billion euros
17/03/2015	In collaboration with UK Security Forces, Spanish National Police and Guardia Civil search for 10 British fugitives in Spain accused of serious offences
17/03/2015	Spain and United Arab Emirates foster economic and trade relations between the two countries
16/03/2015	Security Council renews mandate for United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
16/03/2015	Progress and setbacks on death penalty
16/03/2015	While speaking in Palma de Mallorca, Francisco Martínez says that "Spain leads the innovative countries that are committed to smart security"
16/03/2015	Jorge Fernández Díaz highlights that the opening of new International Protection Offices reaffirms Spanish commitment to defending human rights