Spain to Raise Minimum Wage, but Not Income Tax, Forcing Workers to Pay Taxes
The Spanish government plans to raise the minimum wage by €39-€50 per month in 2025 to €1173-€1184, but unlike in previous years, won't adjust income tax, forcing minimum wage earners to pay income tax for the first time, resulting in them losing 42% of the raise to taxes.
Spain to Raise Minimum Wage, but Not Income Tax, Forcing Workers to Pay Taxes
The Spanish government plans to raise the minimum wage by €39-€50 per month in 2025 to €1173-€1184, but unlike in previous years, won't adjust income tax, forcing minimum wage earners to pay income tax for the first time, resulting in them losing 42% of the raise to taxes.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Workday Reduction Faces Delays Amidst Ministerial Disagreement
Spain's Ministry of Labor warns that a planned workday reduction may not be implemented by the end of 2025 due to delays in processing by the Ministry of Economy, who wants a more thorough review before it goes to parliament.
Spanish Workday Reduction Faces Delays Amidst Ministerial Disagreement
Spain's Ministry of Labor warns that a planned workday reduction may not be implemented by the end of 2025 due to delays in processing by the Ministry of Economy, who wants a more thorough review before it goes to parliament.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Government Coalition Divided Over Workday Reduction Proposal
A dispute between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Economy over a proposal to reduce the workday to 37.5 hours highlights tensions within the governing coalition, with accusations of the latter blocking the proposal despite earlier pledges.
Spanish Government Coalition Divided Over Workday Reduction Proposal
A dispute between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Economy over a proposal to reduce the workday to 37.5 hours highlights tensions within the governing coalition, with accusations of the latter blocking the proposal despite earlier pledges.
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52% Bias Score
Poll Reveals Deep Divisions in Public Perception of Spain's Government
A 40dB. poll shows 71.5% of Spaniards perceive the Spanish government as unstable and divided, varying across political lines; while the current coalition remains the most popular option, economic concerns outweigh positive economic indicators.
Poll Reveals Deep Divisions in Public Perception of Spain's Government
A 40dB. poll shows 71.5% of Spaniards perceive the Spanish government as unstable and divided, varying across political lines; while the current coalition remains the most popular option, economic concerns outweigh positive economic indicators.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Right Bloc Maintains Lead in Latest Poll
A December 2023 poll by 40dB. shows Spain's right bloc leading, with Vox up 1.5% from July's election, while the left experiences significant losses, particularly Sumar (-7.2%).
Spanish Right Bloc Maintains Lead in Latest Poll
A December 2023 poll by 40dB. shows Spain's right bloc leading, with Vox up 1.5% from July's election, while the left experiences significant losses, particularly Sumar (-7.2%).
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Government Faces Electoral Crisis Amid Corruption Scandals and Vox's Rise
A Sigma Dos poll shows Spain's governing coalition (PSOE and Sumar) could lose 29 seats, while the right-wing bloc (PP, Vox) could reach a record 191 seats, fueled by corruption scandals and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the Valencia flood.
Spanish Government Faces Electoral Crisis Amid Corruption Scandals and Vox's Rise
A Sigma Dos poll shows Spain's governing coalition (PSOE and Sumar) could lose 29 seats, while the right-wing bloc (PP, Vox) could reach a record 191 seats, fueled by corruption scandals and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the Valencia flood.
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64% Bias Score
Montero Announces Candidacy for PSOE Andalusia Leadership
María Jesús Montero, Spain's Minister of Finance, announced her candidacy for the PSOE's Andalusian leadership at a packed Seville hotel on [Date], aiming to revitalize the party and challenge the current regional government led by Juan Manuel Moreno.
Montero Announces Candidacy for PSOE Andalusia Leadership
María Jesús Montero, Spain's Minister of Finance, announced her candidacy for the PSOE's Andalusian leadership at a packed Seville hotel on [Date], aiming to revitalize the party and challenge the current regional government led by Juan Manuel Moreno.
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40% Bias Score
Bolaños-Rodríguez Feud Exposes Deep Political Divisions in Spain
Spanish Minister Félix Bolaños and Madrid Community President's Chief of Staff Miguel Ángel Rodríguez engaged in a public feud, with Bolaños accusing Ayuso of an extravagant lifestyle funded by her partner's alleged embezzlement, while Rodríguez dismissed the accusations.
Bolaños-Rodríguez Feud Exposes Deep Political Divisions in Spain
Spanish Minister Félix Bolaños and Madrid Community President's Chief of Staff Miguel Ángel Rodríguez engaged in a public feud, with Bolaños accusing Ayuso of an extravagant lifestyle funded by her partner's alleged embezzlement, while Rodríguez dismissed the accusations.
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60% 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
Spanish Court Rejects Ábalos's Appeal, Lifting Immunity in Corruption Case
Spain's Supreme Court rejected former Minister José Luis Ábalos's appeal, lifting his immunity to proceed with a corruption investigation based on sufficient evidence of financial benefits received from Víctor de Aldama, highlighting the challenges of investigating powerful individuals within the po...
Spanish Court Rejects Ábalos's Appeal, Lifting Immunity in Corruption Case
Spain's Supreme Court rejected former Minister José Luis Ábalos's appeal, lifting his immunity to proceed with a corruption investigation based on sufficient evidence of financial benefits received from Víctor de Aldama, highlighting the challenges of investigating powerful individuals within the po...
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24% Bias Score
Andalusian PSOE to Replace Leader Amidst Electoral Losses
Facing four electoral defeats, the Andalusian PSOE is expected to replace its Secretary General, Juan Espadas, with María Jesús Montero, Spain's First Vice President and Minister of Finance, a move supported by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to revitalize the party.
Andalusian PSOE to Replace Leader Amidst Electoral Losses
Facing four electoral defeats, the Andalusian PSOE is expected to replace its Secretary General, Juan Espadas, with María Jesús Montero, Spain's First Vice President and Minister of Finance, a move supported by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to revitalize the party.
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48% Bias Score
PSOE-Andalusia Leadership Crisis: Montero Poised to Replace Espadas
The Socialist Party of Andalusia (PSOE-A) is facing a leadership crisis following poor electoral results, with the expected replacement of Juan Espadas as Secretary General by María Jesús Montero, Spain's Minister of Finance, pending approval from national PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez.
PSOE-Andalusia Leadership Crisis: Montero Poised to Replace Espadas
The Socialist Party of Andalusia (PSOE-A) is facing a leadership crisis following poor electoral results, with the expected replacement of Juan Espadas as Secretary General by María Jesús Montero, Spain's Minister of Finance, pending approval from national PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez.
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44% Bias Score