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Andalusian Health Contracts Investigation

Legal reports support Andalusian government's emergency health contracts amid accusations of irregular spending by the opposition.

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PoliticsHealthInvestigationHealthcareCorruptionLaw

Andalusian Regional GovernmentAndalusian Health Service (Sas)Socialist Party (Psoe)Fiscalia AnticorrupciónEl Mundo

Juanma MorenoJuan Espadas

What is the argument presented in one of the legal reports?: The Andalusian government defends the legality of the contracts, citing two legal reports that justify the use of emergency contracting procedures due to the ongoing health crisis.
What is the main focus of the legal investigation in Andalusia?: Two legal reports from the Andalusian Regional Government support the emergency health contracts signed by Juanma Moreno's administration, utilizing exceptional pandemic procedures extended into 2023.
What is the accusation made by the PSOE against the Andalusian government?: The investigation centers on whether the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) misused emergency contract procedures after their official expiration, potentially leading to financial irregularities.
What is the justification given by the Andalusian government for the contracts?: The Socialist Party (PSOE) accuses the government of prevarication and misappropriation of funds, alleging that approximately €300 million were spent on what they consider to be improperly awarded contracts.
What is the approximate amount of money involved in the contracts under investigation?: One report argues that the public interest overrides potential minor harm to third parties, justifying the continuation of emergency contracts to address ongoing needs and maintain service continuity.

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