Government keeps open border with Gibraltar, but closes it with Portugal and France.

State of emergency over coronavirus extended to 11 April

Ciudadanos choose Arrimadas as leader.

King Felipe renounces inheritance of scandal-hit father.

Sánchez launches €200 billion aid package for coronavirus crisis

In mourning for Brexit

Inside Spain (20 December-20 January)

Bolivia expels two Spanish diplomats.

Coalition government finally and narrowly formed in face of virulent opposition.

Supreme Court calls for EU Parliament to withdraw immunity of Catalan separatist MEPs.

Population tops 47 million due to immigrants.

Spain surges up the Global Gender Gap Index.

Government seeks less demanding fiscal deficit with Brussels.

King Felipe defends democracy on state visit to Cuba.

Sánchez in abrupt U-turn with Unidos Podemos agrees coalition pact.

Catalan premier faces ban from public office.

Tax burden rises but still below 2007 peak.

European Commission confirms slowdown in economy.