Spain's King Felipe VI calls to eliminate 'excesses' of economic growth model

Spain's King Felipe VI, who is expected to deliver a speech in the European Parliament next week, called on Friday (25 September) to eliminate the "excesses" of the current model of growth, while preserving its strengths.

"This is our conviction and this is our commitment," the Spanish monarch said in a speech at the UN Sustainable Development Summit, an event bringing together 150 heads of state and government to hammer out a set of objectives for the next 15 years, building on the Millennium Development Goals that were adopted in 2000.