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PP Walks Out of Debt Forgiveness Council Meeting
The People's Party walked out of a Fiscal and Financial Policy Council meeting in protest of a proposed €83 billion debt forgiveness plan for autonomous communities, negotiated with ERC, citing the inclusion of a bank tax on the agenda and the deal's terms.
PP Walks Out of Debt Forgiveness Council Meeting
The People's Party walked out of a Fiscal and Financial Policy Council meeting in protest of a proposed €83 billion debt forgiveness plan for autonomous communities, negotiated with ERC, citing the inclusion of a bank tax on the agenda and the deal's terms.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Proposes €83 Billion Regional Debt Forgiveness Plan
The Spanish government proposes forgiving over €83 billion in regional debt, calculated using a multi-phase formula considering population, infrafinancing, and tax increases; Andalusia receives the largest absolute forgiveness, while Canarias receives the highest percentage relief (50%).
Spain Proposes €83 Billion Regional Debt Forgiveness Plan
The Spanish government proposes forgiving over €83 billion in regional debt, calculated using a multi-phase formula considering population, infrafinancing, and tax increases; Andalusia receives the largest absolute forgiveness, while Canarias receives the highest percentage relief (50%).
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32% Bias Score
PP Criticizes Trump Tariffs, Prioritizes Domestic Politics
Donald Trump's Thursday announcement of tariffs on EU imports prompted Spain's PP party to criticize the measure as economically misguided, but advocate for negotiation with the White House, highlighting the economic impact on Spain and the EU while using the situation for domestic political maneuve...
PP Criticizes Trump Tariffs, Prioritizes Domestic Politics
Donald Trump's Thursday announcement of tariffs on EU imports prompted Spain's PP party to criticize the measure as economically misguided, but advocate for negotiation with the White House, highlighting the economic impact on Spain and the EU while using the situation for domestic political maneuve...
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44% Bias Score
PP Land Law Proposal Challenges Spanish Government
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain introduced a land law proposal in the Senate, aiming to pressure the Socialist government by highlighting its perceived parliamentary weakness; the proposal is similar to a previous bill but includes controversial housing provisions.
PP Land Law Proposal Challenges Spanish Government
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain introduced a land law proposal in the Senate, aiming to pressure the Socialist government by highlighting its perceived parliamentary weakness; the proposal is similar to a previous bill but includes controversial housing provisions.
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52% Bias Score
PP Unveils Regional Housing Plan with ITP Tax Cut
PP regional presidents and Alberto Núñez Feijóo met in Asturias to finalize the "Asturias Declaration," a 12-page document proposing tax cuts (reducing ITP to 4% for young homebuyers), land liberalization, and anti-occupation measures to address Spain's housing crisis.
PP Unveils Regional Housing Plan with ITP Tax Cut
PP regional presidents and Alberto Núñez Feijóo met in Asturias to finalize the "Asturias Declaration," a 12-page document proposing tax cuts (reducing ITP to 4% for young homebuyers), land liberalization, and anti-occupation measures to address Spain's housing crisis.
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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 Debt Plan Faces Backlash from Coalition Partners
The Spanish government's plan to assume €83 billion in regional debt faces immediate opposition from coalition partners Junts and Compromís, who deem the allocated funds insufficient and politically motivated, highlighting inequities within Spain's regional financing system.
Spanish Debt Plan Faces Backlash from Coalition Partners
The Spanish government's plan to assume €83 billion in regional debt faces immediate opposition from coalition partners Junts and Compromís, who deem the allocated funds insufficient and politically motivated, highlighting inequities within Spain's regional financing system.
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52% Bias Score
Catalan Separatism Challenges Spain's Internal Market, Mirroring Global Protectionist Trends
Spain's internal trade conflict, fueled by Catalan separatists' protectionist demands regarding minimum wage and immigration control, mirrors global trends of identity-based trade disputes, challenging the EU's single market.
Catalan Separatism Challenges Spain's Internal Market, Mirroring Global Protectionist Trends
Spain's internal trade conflict, fueled by Catalan separatists' protectionist demands regarding minimum wage and immigration control, mirrors global trends of identity-based trade disputes, challenging the EU's single market.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Work Week; Further Labor Reforms Planned
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a bill reducing the standard work week to 37.5 hours, facing upcoming parliamentary debate and further challenges regarding intern's statute, dismissal reform, and minimum wage directives.
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Work Week; Further Labor Reforms Planned
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a bill reducing the standard work week to 37.5 hours, facing upcoming parliamentary debate and further challenges regarding intern's statute, dismissal reform, and minimum wage directives.
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24% Bias Score
EU Economic Growth Stagnates as Germany, France, and Italy Underperform
The EU's 2024 economic growth of 0.8% (Eurozone: 0.7%) slowed significantly in Q4 2024, leading to near-stagnation at the start of 2025, primarily due to weak performances from Germany, France, and Italy, while Spain showed strong growth.
EU Economic Growth Stagnates as Germany, France, and Italy Underperform
The EU's 2024 economic growth of 0.8% (Eurozone: 0.7%) slowed significantly in Q4 2024, leading to near-stagnation at the start of 2025, primarily due to weak performances from Germany, France, and Italy, while Spain showed strong growth.
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44% Bias Score
PP Extends Housing Loan Guarantees to Age 40
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain announced an agreement to extend housing loan guarantees to people up to 40 years old in regions under their control, covering 20% of housing costs, as an alternative to the current government's policies deemed ineffective.
PP Extends Housing Loan Guarantees to Age 40
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain announced an agreement to extend housing loan guarantees to people up to 40 years old in regions under their control, covering 20% of housing costs, as an alternative to the current government's policies deemed ineffective.
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52% Bias Score
Record High Pension Payout in Spain Reaches \u20ac12.97 Billion in December 2024
Spain's Social Security system paid a record \u20ac12.97 billion in contributory pensions in December 2024, a 7.04% increase from December 2023, driven by a 3.8% pension increase for 2024 and reflecting the increasing number of pensioners; 73.1% of this was for retirement pensions.
Record High Pension Payout in Spain Reaches \u20ac12.97 Billion in December 2024
Spain's Social Security system paid a record \u20ac12.97 billion in contributory pensions in December 2024, a 7.04% increase from December 2023, driven by a 3.8% pension increase for 2024 and reflecting the increasing number of pensioners; 73.1% of this was for retirement pensions.
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44% Bias Score
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