Sumar's Decline Shakes Spanish Government Stability
The decline of Sumar, a left-wing party, after the 2023 Spanish elections, and the resulting impact on the PSOE's ability to govern, is the focus of recent political analysis; the PSOE lost 1.2 million votes since 2023 while the overall support for the left-wing bloc remains relatively stable.
Sumar's Decline Shakes Spanish Government Stability
The decline of Sumar, a left-wing party, after the 2023 Spanish elections, and the resulting impact on the PSOE's ability to govern, is the focus of recent political analysis; the PSOE lost 1.2 million votes since 2023 while the overall support for the left-wing bloc remains relatively stable.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Budget in Jeopardy Amidst Junts and Podemos Opposition
The Spanish government faces a potential budget crisis as both Junts and Podemos reject a proposed tax extension on energy companies, jeopardizing budget negotiations and highlighting deep political divisions.
Spanish Budget in Jeopardy Amidst Junts and Podemos Opposition
The Spanish government faces a potential budget crisis as both Junts and Podemos reject a proposed tax extension on energy companies, jeopardizing budget negotiations and highlighting deep political divisions.
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56% Bias Score
Mozambique Faces Political Crisis After Disputed Election
Following a disputed election in Mozambique, opposition leader Venancio Mondlane called for a three-day strike, resulting in deserted streets and a boycott of parliament's opening by smaller parties; President-elect Daniel Chapo called for calm amidst unrest that caused approximately 300 deaths, acc...
Mozambique Faces Political Crisis After Disputed Election
Following a disputed election in Mozambique, opposition leader Venancio Mondlane called for a three-day strike, resulting in deserted streets and a boycott of parliament's opening by smaller parties; President-elect Daniel Chapo called for calm amidst unrest that caused approximately 300 deaths, acc...
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44% Bias Score
Podemos Accuses Spain's 1978 Regime of Retaining Francoist Elements
Podemos accuses Spain's 1978 regime of retaining Francoist elements, citing the monarchy, judiciary, security forces, and businesses, and demands a referendum on the form of state.
Podemos Accuses Spain's 1978 Regime of Retaining Francoist Elements
Podemos accuses Spain's 1978 regime of retaining Francoist elements, citing the monarchy, judiciary, security forces, and businesses, and demands a referendum on the form of state.
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60% Bias Score
Podemos's Internal Primaries Result in New Regional Leadership
Podemos's internal primary elections across five Spanish regions saw official candidates win in Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha, and País Vasco, while in Extremadura and Galicia, sole candidates were elected; the results signal an effort to bolster the party's territorial presence.
Podemos's Internal Primaries Result in New Regional Leadership
Podemos's internal primary elections across five Spanish regions saw official candidates win in Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha, and País Vasco, while in Extremadura and Galicia, sole candidates were elected; the results signal an effort to bolster the party's territorial presence.
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40% Bias Score
PNV Rejects Energy Tax, Jeopardizing Spain's Fiscal Reform
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) will not support the Spanish government's tax on energy companies' excess profits, jeopardizing the government's fiscal reform and potentially causing instability in the governing coalition.
PNV Rejects Energy Tax, Jeopardizing Spain's Fiscal Reform
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) will not support the Spanish government's tax on energy companies' excess profits, jeopardizing the government's fiscal reform and potentially causing instability in the governing coalition.
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36% Bias Score
Podemos Rejects Left-Wing Unity Call, Prioritizes Independent Path
Podemos rejected Yolanda Díaz's call for left-wing unity, focusing instead on strengthening its own position ahead of regional elections in Andalusia in 2026 and the 2027 general elections, aiming to negotiate from a position of strength and potentially weaken Díaz's Sumar coalition.
Podemos Rejects Left-Wing Unity Call, Prioritizes Independent Path
Podemos rejected Yolanda Díaz's call for left-wing unity, focusing instead on strengthening its own position ahead of regional elections in Andalusia in 2026 and the 2027 general elections, aiming to negotiate from a position of strength and potentially weaken Díaz's Sumar coalition.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Officials Investigated for Attempted Data Breach on Podemos Deputies
High-ranking officials in Spain's Ministry of Interior under Mariano Rajoy attempted to illegally obtain police records of 69 Podemos deputies in early 2016, revealing a potential "dirty war" campaign to discredit the party.
Spanish Officials Investigated for Attempted Data Breach on Podemos Deputies
High-ranking officials in Spain's Ministry of Interior under Mariano Rajoy attempted to illegally obtain police records of 69 Podemos deputies in early 2016, revealing a potential "dirty war" campaign to discredit the party.
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44% Bias Score
Podemos Demands Desokupa Ban for Budget Support
Podemos demands the illegalization of the extrajudicial eviction company Desokupa, along with a 40% rental price reduction and other measures, to support Spain's 2024 budget; this follows a social media boycott attempt by Desokupa against a Podemos event, highlighting tensions within the Spanish lef...
Podemos Demands Desokupa Ban for Budget Support
Podemos demands the illegalization of the extrajudicial eviction company Desokupa, along with a 40% rental price reduction and other measures, to support Spain's 2024 budget; this follows a social media boycott attempt by Desokupa against a Podemos event, highlighting tensions within the Spanish lef...
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52% Bias Score
Podemos-IU Coalition's Resilience Amidst Internal Divisions and Electoral Setbacks
Despite initial divisions and electoral setbacks in May 2023, the Podemos-IU coalition surprisingly remains united in most Spanish regions, showcasing a blend of responsibility and survival instincts, while facing challenges in maintaining local representation.
Podemos-IU Coalition's Resilience Amidst Internal Divisions and Electoral Setbacks
Despite initial divisions and electoral setbacks in May 2023, the Podemos-IU coalition surprisingly remains united in most Spanish regions, showcasing a blend of responsibility and survival instincts, while facing challenges in maintaining local representation.
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32% Bias Score
Podemos Conditions Support for Diesel Tax on Energy Company Tax Link
Podemos will oppose a new diesel tax unless it is linked to a tax on energy companies, arguing that it disproportionately affects working-class citizens while larger companies evade responsibility for climate change; this action may influence the government's fiscal plans and broader political debat...
Podemos Conditions Support for Diesel Tax on Energy Company Tax Link
Podemos will oppose a new diesel tax unless it is linked to a tax on energy companies, arguing that it disproportionately affects working-class citizens while larger companies evade responsibility for climate change; this action may influence the government's fiscal plans and broader political debat...
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40% Bias Score
Podemos Threatens Instability After Energy Tax Deal Falters
Podemos secured a promise from the Spanish government to negotiate a permanent tax on energy companies in exchange for supporting a tax reform; however, due to opposition from Junts and PNV, the government now deems an agreement improbable, leading to rising tensions and threats from Podemos to dest...
Podemos Threatens Instability After Energy Tax Deal Falters
Podemos secured a promise from the Spanish government to negotiate a permanent tax on energy companies in exchange for supporting a tax reform; however, due to opposition from Junts and PNV, the government now deems an agreement improbable, leading to rising tensions and threats from Podemos to dest...
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40% Bias Score