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Madrid's Fiscal Solidarity: Data Challenges Cercle d'Economia's Claims
The Cercle d'Economia's criticism of Madrid's fiscal solidarity is challenged by data showing Madrid's significantly higher contribution to Spain's tax revenue (44%) and the Fundamental Public Services Guarantee Fund (77%), compared to Catalonia (19.7% and 19.4%, respectively), while having lower de...
Madrid's Fiscal Solidarity: Data Challenges Cercle d'Economia's Claims
The Cercle d'Economia's criticism of Madrid's fiscal solidarity is challenged by data showing Madrid's significantly higher contribution to Spain's tax revenue (44%) and the Fundamental Public Services Guarantee Fund (77%), compared to Catalonia (19.7% and 19.4%, respectively), while having lower de...
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52% Bias Score
Catalan Highway's Toll Removal Leads to Surge in Accidents, Prompts AI-Based Traffic Management
Increased traffic on Catalonia's AP-7 highway since toll removal in August 2021 has caused a surge in accidents (1652 in 2024, 4 deaths in 2025), prompting the Catalan Traffic Service to implement a variable speed limit system using AI to manage congestion and improve safety.
Catalan Highway's Toll Removal Leads to Surge in Accidents, Prompts AI-Based Traffic Management
Increased traffic on Catalonia's AP-7 highway since toll removal in August 2021 has caused a surge in accidents (1652 in 2024, 4 deaths in 2025), prompting the Catalan Traffic Service to implement a variable speed limit system using AI to manage congestion and improve safety.
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52% Bias Score
Catalan SMEs Protest 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill
Over 100 Catalan SMEs, members of Conpymes and Pimec, protested in Madrid against a bill reducing Spain's maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours, citing concerns about operational flexibility, data privacy, and hefty fines; Junts confirmed opposition to the bill.
Catalan SMEs Protest 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill
Over 100 Catalan SMEs, members of Conpymes and Pimec, protested in Madrid against a bill reducing Spain's maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours, citing concerns about operational flexibility, data privacy, and hefty fines; Junts confirmed opposition to the bill.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Debt Relief Plan Faces Widespread Public Backlash
A private poll reveals that the Spanish government's €83 billion debt relief plan is highly unpopular, with a majority of citizens, including PSOE voters, disapproving, primarily due to concerns about its political motivations and negative impact on territorial cohesion.
Spanish Debt Relief Plan Faces Widespread Public Backlash
A private poll reveals that the Spanish government's €83 billion debt relief plan is highly unpopular, with a majority of citizens, including PSOE voters, disapproving, primarily due to concerns about its political motivations and negative impact on territorial cohesion.
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56% Bias Score
Catalonia's Nuclear Phase-out Risks Blackouts Amidst Renewable Shortfall
Facing the closure of its nuclear power plants, Catalonia, heavily reliant on nuclear energy, risks blackouts due to slow renewable energy development and grid infrastructure limitations, potentially costing €5.4 billion over 10 years.
Catalonia's Nuclear Phase-out Risks Blackouts Amidst Renewable Shortfall
Facing the closure of its nuclear power plants, Catalonia, heavily reliant on nuclear energy, risks blackouts due to slow renewable energy development and grid infrastructure limitations, potentially costing €5.4 billion over 10 years.
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56% Bias Score
Catalonia's Housing Law: Rising Prices, Shrinking Rental Market
One year after Catalonia declared 140 municipalities as "tensioned areas" under Spain's Housing Law, rental prices surged 17.51%, while available rental properties plummeted by 25.7%, about 40,000 units, intensifying competition and leading experts to declare the policy a failure.
Catalonia's Housing Law: Rising Prices, Shrinking Rental Market
One year after Catalonia declared 140 municipalities as "tensioned areas" under Spain's Housing Law, rental prices surged 17.51%, while available rental properties plummeted by 25.7%, about 40,000 units, intensifying competition and leading experts to declare the policy a failure.
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52% Bias Score
Catalan Language Requirement for Residency Permits Sparks Controversy in Catalonia
A proposal to require Catalan language proficiency for residency permits in Catalonia, following a power-sharing agreement between the PSOE and Junts, has alarmed the large Latino community in the region, who see it as unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Catalan Language Requirement for Residency Permits Sparks Controversy in Catalonia
A proposal to require Catalan language proficiency for residency permits in Catalonia, following a power-sharing agreement between the PSOE and Junts, has alarmed the large Latino community in the region, who see it as unconstitutional and discriminatory.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Investigate Catalonia's Language-Based Business Fines
The European Parliament will investigate fines imposed on Catalan businesses for not using Catalan signage, prompted by a 2017 complaint and supported by the PP, following 189 sanctions totaling €384,000 by November 2024 and 261 in 2023 totaling €496,920, raising concerns about linguistic freedom an...
EU to Investigate Catalonia's Language-Based Business Fines
The European Parliament will investigate fines imposed on Catalan businesses for not using Catalan signage, prompted by a 2017 complaint and supported by the PP, following 189 sanctions totaling €384,000 by November 2024 and 261 in 2023 totaling €496,920, raising concerns about linguistic freedom an...
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52% Bias Score
Rodalies Suffers Widespread Disruptions Following Delayed Strike De-escalation
On March 6, 2024, Catalonia's Rodalies commuter rail service faced widespread delays and cancellations due to a late de-escalation of a Renfe and Adif worker strike, compounded by a train malfunction near Catalunya station, prompting the activation of Ferrocat's pre-alert plan.
Rodalies Suffers Widespread Disruptions Following Delayed Strike De-escalation
On March 6, 2024, Catalonia's Rodalies commuter rail service faced widespread delays and cancellations due to a late de-escalation of a Renfe and Adif worker strike, compounded by a train malfunction near Catalunya station, prompting the activation of Ferrocat's pre-alert plan.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Railway Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement
A planned railway strike in Spain affecting almost 1,400 trains was called off after a last-minute agreement between the Ministry of Transport and labor unions, averting significant service disruptions and addressing concerns over the transfer of Rodalies and Renfe Mercancias to Catalonia.
Spanish Railway Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement
A planned railway strike in Spain affecting almost 1,400 trains was called off after a last-minute agreement between the Ministry of Transport and labor unions, averting significant service disruptions and addressing concerns over the transfer of Rodalies and Renfe Mercancias to Catalonia.
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44% Bias Score
Catalan Rent Control: Prices Fall, Contracts Rise
Catalonia's rent regulation, implemented in 140 municipalities, resulted in a 3.7% average rent decrease and a 6.4% drop in Barcelona during the first year, along with a surge in rental contracts, although short-term leases increased by 45%.
Catalan Rent Control: Prices Fall, Contracts Rise
Catalonia's rent regulation, implemented in 140 municipalities, resulted in a 3.7% average rent decrease and a 6.4% drop in Barcelona during the first year, along with a surge in rental contracts, although short-term leases increased by 45%.
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56% Bias Score
Catalan Tourist Rental Decree Upheld by Constitutional Court
Spain's Constitutional Court validated a Catalan decree limiting tourist rentals in municipalities with housing shortages, prioritizing residential needs over unlimited property exploitation to maintain urban balance and address social needs.
Catalan Tourist Rental Decree Upheld by Constitutional Court
Spain's Constitutional Court validated a Catalan decree limiting tourist rentals in municipalities with housing shortages, prioritizing residential needs over unlimited property exploitation to maintain urban balance and address social needs.
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20% Bias Score
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