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Rubiales-Hermoso Kiss: Conflicting Accounts and Legal Ramifications

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales claims Jenni Hermoso consented to a kiss after the Women's World Cup final, but Hermoso denies this, stating she felt disrespected; Rubiales faces two and a half years in prison for sexual assault and coercion, while three others, including ...

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Gender Equality
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Spain Renews Gender Violence Pact with 460 Measures

Spain's parliament overwhelmingly approved a renewed State Pact against Gender Violence, incorporating over 460 measures to combat various forms of abuse, including economic violence and deepfakes, with only Vox opposing it.

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32% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Spain Pushes for Doubled EU Budget, Proposing New Revenue Streams

The Spanish government proposed doubling the EU budget to 2% of GDP, with a focus on green transition (50% of investment) and defense, advocating for new common revenue streams like debt and extended repayment of the Recovery Fund to counter resistance from several EU capitals.

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Climate Action
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Spain's Corruption Perception Index Score Plummets to 46th Globally

Spain's score in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index fell to 56, placing it 46th globally and 16th in the EU, due to stagnant anti-corruption policies, weakened regional control structures, and delayed transposition of EU directives.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Rubiales Claims Hermoso Consented to Post-Match Kiss

In a Madrid court, Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed Jennifer Hermoso consented to a kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win, asserting he asked for permission and citing her enthusiastic hug. He denies coercion charges and says he apologized.

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Gender Equality
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Rubiales Testifies, Defends Actions in Non-Consensual Kiss Case

Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, testified in court today, defending his non-consensual kiss of Jennifer Hermoso, claiming it was a spontaneous gesture and shifting blame; his testimony reveals common strategies used to minimize such acts and reflects deeply rooted soci...

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Gender Equality
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Spain to Regularize 25,000 Immigrants After Valencia Floods

The Valencian Vice President, Francisco José Gan Pampols, announced that the regional government will consider a Spanish government plan to grant residency permits to at least 25,000 immigrants affected by the October 29th floods in Valencia, which caused 227 deaths and €17 billion in economic losse...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Marbella Mayor's Stepson Faces 22-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

Joakim Broberg, stepson of Marbella's mayor Ángeles Muñoz, faces a 35-day trial starting May 6th in Spain's National High Court for drug trafficking and money laundering, with the prosecution seeking a 22-year sentence.

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Reduced Inequality
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Spain Faces €14.5 Billion AI Skills Gap

A 2023 study reveals a critical shortage of AI and data science professionals in Spain, resulting in 5,000 unfilled positions and an estimated annual economic loss of €14.5 billion; universities are collaborating with companies to address this growing skills gap but face challenges in curriculum dev...

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Quality Education
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Rubiales Denies Non-Consensual Kiss; Lip Reader Supports Claim

Former RFEF president Luis Rubiales is on trial in Madrid for allegedly kissing player Jennifer Hermoso without consent after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup; he claims it was consensual, while Hermoso says it was not, with a lip reader supporting Rubiales' account.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Man Jailed for Murder After Restraining Order Denial in Málaga Domestic Violence Case

A man in Málaga, Spain, has been imprisoned for the murder of his ex-partner, Catalina, following the denial of a restraining order despite a police report and her testimony of threats and coercion; her case was classified as 'medium risk' by the VioGén system.

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Gender Equality
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Sánchez Condemns Trump, Positions Spain as Progressive Model

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a strong rebuke of Donald Trump's policies in a parliamentary address, pledging support for the EU against trade wars, advocating for a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, and vowing to counter corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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