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5,000 Protest Mazón's Handling of Valencia Floods

5,000 people protested in Valencia on Sunday, demanding the resignation of President Carlos Mazón for his handling of the October 29th floods that killed 228, eight months after the event, highlighting ongoing public anger over slow reconstruction and insufficient aid.

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Spanish Judges Protest Judicial Reforms, Citing Threats to Independence

More than 8,000 Spanish judges and prosecutors participated in a 10-minute strike on Wednesday to protest government judicial reforms, which they claim undermine judicial independence and the rule of law by prioritizing partisan interests over merit and equality in appointments.

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EU Rejects Spain's Bid to Add Catalan, Basque, and Galician as Official Languages

Spain's attempt to make Catalan, Basque, and Galician official EU languages faces strong opposition from several member states due to the significant financial and political implications; a vote is scheduled next week.

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Council of State Backs Spain's Controversial Judicial Reforms

The Spanish Council of State approved Minister Félix Bolaños's judicial reforms, changing judge selection and access, despite opposition from the General Council of the Judiciary and judicial associations; the reforms include streamlining access for experienced jurists and modifying entrance exams.

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Trump's Tariffs: Immediate Economic Fallout and Geopolitical Implications

President Trump's imposition of widespread tariffs will immediately increase prices and slow economic growth, breaking US credibility as a trading partner and undermining global stability; this creates opportunities for new free trade alliances, while strengthening China's position and challenging E...

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Spain to Increase Defense Spending, Citing Russia Threat and European Solidarity

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez advocated for increased defense spending to support European solidarity and deter Russia, asserting this won't affect social programs, while criticizing the opposition's silence on US trade threats and their ties to the far-right.

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Madrid Pays €44 Million to Settle Lawsuits with Private Hospital Manager Quirón

The Madrid regional government paid €44 million to settle lawsuits with Quirón, a private company managing four public hospitals, revealing €5.036 billion in payments from 2019-2024, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness within the public healthcare system.

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Spanish Judicial Associations Reject Government's Judicial Reform as Threat to Independence

Five major Spanish judicial and prosecutorial associations criticized the government's judicial reforms, accusing the government of spreading misinformation and alleging the reforms will weaken judicial independence, while the government countered that the reforms are necessary to comply with EU dir...

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Spanish PM Faces Political Crisis Amidst Leaks and Domestic Issues

Leaked messages between Spanish President Pedro Sánchez and his aides have created a political crisis, fueling opposition criticism amidst the government's focus on international affairs and domestic challenges like storm recovery and infrastructure problems.

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Valencia Flood Inquiry Threatens PP's Mazón

The ongoing judicial investigation into the management of the October 29th flood in Valencia is severely impacting the standing of the PP's regional leader Carlos Mazón, who was absent during key moments of the emergency, with new evidence emerging despite the party's attempts to downplay the situat...

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González: Trump Risks US Hegemony, Urges European Defense Pact

Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González criticizes US President Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine and its potential impact on global hegemony, advocating for increased European defense spending and a grand coalition between Spain's major political parties to address this and other crucial...

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Spain Faces Pressure to Increase Defense Spending Amidst EU Security Concerns

Facing pressure from the EU and NATO, Spain, with its minimal defense spending (1.28% of GDP), must significantly increase military investment to address the Ukraine crisis and enhance European security, despite internal political opposition.

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