Spanish PM Sánchez's Allies Face Court Dates Amidst Alleged Smear Campaign
Next week, several officials close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez face court appearances related to corruption investigations, prompting the PSOE to claim it is a targeted smear campaign by the right and far-right aimed at hindering left-leaning policies.
Spanish PM Sánchez's Allies Face Court Dates Amidst Alleged Smear Campaign
Next week, several officials close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez face court appearances related to corruption investigations, prompting the PSOE to claim it is a targeted smear campaign by the right and far-right aimed at hindering left-leaning policies.
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72% Bias Score
Spanish Political Truce Collapses Amidst Corruption Investigations
A five-hour meeting between Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP ended without agreement, immediately followed by renewed political attacks. The upcoming week includes multiple court appearances for individuals connected to both parties, exacerbating tensions.
Spanish Political Truce Collapses Amidst Corruption Investigations
A five-hour meeting between Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP ended without agreement, immediately followed by renewed political attacks. The upcoming week includes multiple court appearances for individuals connected to both parties, exacerbating tensions.
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56% Bias Score
"Ábalos Denies Bribery Accusations in Supreme Court Testimony"
"Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos denied bribery accusations before the Supreme Court on Thursday, directly contradicting businessman Víctor de Aldama who claims Ábalos and his former advisor received hundreds of thousands of euros in bribes. The court granted the Popular Party sole represen...
"Ábalos Denies Bribery Accusations in Supreme Court Testimony"
"Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos denied bribery accusations before the Supreme Court on Thursday, directly contradicting businessman Víctor de Aldama who claims Ábalos and his former advisor received hundreds of thousands of euros in bribes. The court granted the Popular Party sole represen...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Budget Hinges on Puigdemont's Support Amidst Catalan Tensions
The Spanish government, led by PSOE's Pedro Sánchez, is heavily reliant on Carles Puigdemont, the leader of Junts per Catalunya, to secure the passage of the national budget. Negotiations, frequently held in Switzerland, involve crucial concessions including immigration control transfers and documen...
Spanish Budget Hinges on Puigdemont's Support Amidst Catalan Tensions
The Spanish government, led by PSOE's Pedro Sánchez, is heavily reliant on Carles Puigdemont, the leader of Junts per Catalunya, to secure the passage of the national budget. Negotiations, frequently held in Switzerland, involve crucial concessions including immigration control transfers and documen...
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60% Bias Score
"No-Confidence Vote Ousts Chiva Mayor Amidst Flood Recovery Efforts"
"Following a devastating flood in Chiva, Spain, a no-confidence motion ousted the mayor, Amparo Fort (PP), installing Ernesto Navarro (PSOE) with support from Compromís and local parties. Navarro prioritized contacting victims and clearing debris, highlighting political instability during a crisis."
"No-Confidence Vote Ousts Chiva Mayor Amidst Flood Recovery Efforts"
"Following a devastating flood in Chiva, Spain, a no-confidence motion ousted the mayor, Amparo Fort (PP), installing Ernesto Navarro (PSOE) with support from Compromís and local parties. Navarro prioritized contacting victims and clearing debris, highlighting political instability during a crisis."
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48% 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
Puigdemont's Dual Strategy: Budget Showdown and Swiss Talks
Carles Puigdemont, from Brussels, is challenging Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with a motion of no confidence while simultaneously negotiating with the PSOE in Switzerland, demanding concessions on the 2025 budget and creating internal tension within his Junts per Catalunya party.
Puigdemont's Dual Strategy: Budget Showdown and Swiss Talks
Carles Puigdemont, from Brussels, is challenging Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with a motion of no confidence while simultaneously negotiating with the PSOE in Switzerland, demanding concessions on the 2025 budget and creating internal tension within his Junts per Catalunya party.
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52% Bias Score
Junqueras Regains ERC Presidency After Contentious Primary
Oriol Junqueras has won the ERC primary election against Xavier Godàs by 52% to 42%, ending six months of internal conflict following his resignation under pressure from Marta Rovira; Junqueras now threatens to block national budget negotiations unless existing financial agreements are met.
Junqueras Regains ERC Presidency After Contentious Primary
Oriol Junqueras has won the ERC primary election against Xavier Godàs by 52% to 42%, ending six months of internal conflict following his resignation under pressure from Marta Rovira; Junqueras now threatens to block national budget negotiations unless existing financial agreements are met.
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64% Bias Score
Motion of No Confidence Filed Against Jaén's PP Mayor
The PSOE and Jaén Merece Más have reached an agreement to file a motion of no confidence against the PP mayor of Jaén, due to the Andalusian government's failure to deliver on promised investments; the motion will be debated on January 2nd.
Motion of No Confidence Filed Against Jaén's PP Mayor
The PSOE and Jaén Merece Más have reached an agreement to file a motion of no confidence against the PP mayor of Jaén, due to the Andalusian government's failure to deliver on promised investments; the motion will be debated on January 2nd.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Minister Disputes Corruption Allegations in Public Works
Spanish Minister of Development Óscar Puente addressed a parliamentary inquiry into 37 alleged corrupt public works contracts, disputing claims and initiating an internal audit investigating 96 suspected illegal awards across various infrastructure projects.
Spanish Minister Disputes Corruption Allegations in Public Works
Spanish Minister of Development Óscar Puente addressed a parliamentary inquiry into 37 alleged corrupt public works contracts, disputing claims and initiating an internal audit investigating 96 suspected illegal awards across various infrastructure projects.
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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
Power Struggle within Madrid PSOE: Lobato's Continued Influence
Following his resignation, Juan Lobato remains a key figure in the PSOE-M, retaining his Assembly seat and potentially challenging Óscar López for leadership in future primaries. This power struggle is further complicated by an ongoing investigation into the leak of private data.
Power Struggle within Madrid PSOE: Lobato's Continued Influence
Following his resignation, Juan Lobato remains a key figure in the PSOE-M, retaining his Assembly seat and potentially challenging Óscar López for leadership in future primaries. This power struggle is further complicated by an ongoing investigation into the leak of private data.
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48% Bias Score