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Sánchez stages Barcelona summit to unite progressives against the far right

Spanish prime minister and PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez will host a major summit in Barcelona on April 17 and 18 to gather progressive leaders and organizations in response to rising far right movements.

Mar 30th 2026 · Spain

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  • Summit will take place at the Fira de Barcelona on April 17 and 18.
  • Pedro Sánchez is using the event to project himself as a global progressive leader.
  • Leaders expected include Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Gustavo Petro and Costa.
  • The PSOE executive has mobilized party resources for what it calls a historic meeting.
  • Sánchez intensified the drive after a recent public clash with Donald Trump over the Iran war.

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