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Spain's Public Procurement: Corruption Perception Worsens, Exceeding EU Averages

A European Commission report reveals Spain's public procurement is a high-risk area for corruption, with 91% of companies perceiving it as widespread, exceeding the EU average and worsening since 2018; a former high-ranking official admitted prioritizing projects for electoral gain.

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56% Bias Score

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Spanish PM's Advisor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Francisco Paco Salazar, a close advisor to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, resigned from his position following allegations of sexual harassment; his career trajectory involved initial opposition within the Seville PSOE, strategic alliances, and a rise to power within Sánchez's inner circle, u...

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Vox Accuses PP of Copying Anti-Immigration Stance Amid Alcalá de Henares Protests

Vox leader Santiago Abascal accused Spain's PP party of copying his anti-immigration policies, claiming it as a victory, amid protests in Alcalá de Henares following a sexual assault allegedly committed by a Malian immigrant.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain's Investment Deficit: A Barrier to Economic Growth

Spain's high domestic savings are not translating into productive investment, hindering economic growth and widening the gap with wealthier European nations; this is due to low capital returns, insufficient public investment, and regulatory hurdles, as highlighted by the Letta and Draghi reports.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spanish Summer Work Arrangements: Legal Risks of Unilateral Changes

Spanish labor laws face challenges as companies modify summer work arrangements; established practices, whether intensive schedules or telework, risk legal disputes if changes aren't formally negotiated or compensated, impacting employee rights.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Valencian PSOE Headquarters Vandalized; Party Blames PP

The Valencian PSOE headquarters was vandalized with black paint and a defaced banner on Sunday morning, with the party accusing the PP of inciting the attack following their national congress.

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56% Bias Score

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Spain's Women's Football: From 1997 Euro Cup Semifinals to Current Contender

Spain's women's football team's surprising 1997 Euro Cup semifinal run, despite amateur conditions and limited resources, contrasted with the subsequent lack of investment in the sport domestically, until recent years when increased funding and training have produced a highly competitive team.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Urban Mobility Transformation: A 15-Year Outlook

Experts predict a major shift in urban mobility within 15 years, transitioning from individual car ownership to a shared, efficient ecosystem with smaller, smarter, and sustainable vehicles, requiring regulatory and infrastructural changes and a shift in citizen habits.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Lemoiz Nuclear Plant: From ETA Target to Repurposing Debate

The abandoned Lemoiz nuclear power plant in Spain, completed in 1984 but never operational due to a 1984 moratorium and ETA terrorism, is now the subject of repurposing proposals, including a museum, memorial, or recreational area, reflecting its complex history and impact on Basque society.

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56% Bias Score

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Severe Deterioration of Spanish Roads Requires €13.5 Billion Investment

A study by the Spanish Road Association (AEC) reveals that 52% of Spanish roads have severe pavement damage, requiring €13.5 billion in investment to address the worst condition in 40 years, exceeding the €9.5 billion estimated in 2022.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spain's Environmental Taxes: Balancing Energy Transition and Distributional Equity

Spain's environmental tax revenue was 1.5% of GDP in 2022, impacted by temporary tax cuts. Restructuring these taxes to favor energy transition requires addressing distributional impacts to avoid political opposition.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain's Lusophilia: A Complex Relationship of Admiration and Self-Doubt

This article examines the historical and cultural differences between Spain and Portugal, focusing on Spanish perspectives and their idealized view of their neighbor, highlighting a complex relationship built on admiration, self-doubt, and a romanticized image of Portugal.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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