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Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians

Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.

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Quality Education
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Investigation Launched into Attorney General for Alleged Leak of Confidential Information

Supreme Court Judge Ángel Hurtado is investigating Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for allegedly revealing confidential information to counter false accusations spread by the Madrid regional government regarding a plea bargain offer to the boyfriend of President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, focusing on a...

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Alicante Medical Students Gain Access to All Valencian Hospitals

Following a legal battle, medical students at the University of Alicante will now have access to internships at all public hospitals in the Valencian Community, marking a significant expansion of training opportunities and a shared training space across the five public universities.

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Quality Education
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Catalan Government Begins Rodalies R1 Line Transfer

The Catalan government initiated the transfer of the R1 Rodalies train line, starting the process for a full transfer agreed upon between the PSOE and ERC parties in November 2023, with the aim of the Generalitat assuming full ownership by the first quarter of 2024.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Lagging Firms Hamper Spain's Post-Pandemic Productivity Growth

Spain's total factor productivity grew slightly after the pandemic (2.71% in 2022, 1.05% in 2023), but lagging firms (40% of the least productive in each sector) hinder overall growth. If these firms reached their sector median, aggregate productivity would rise by 4.9%.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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€3.3 Million Spent on Basque Government Recruitment Consultants, Raising Concerns of Favoritism

The Basque PP accuses the Basque Government of spending over €3.3 million in two years on consulting firms for public sector recruitment, allegedly favoring certain firms and bypassing standard employment procedures; Euskotren's alleged concealment of a €1.3 million contract adds to concerns.

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Spain's Housing Crisis: A Bipartisan Approach Needed

Spain's housing crisis necessitates a combined approach, merging proposals from the PP and PSOE to increase housing supply by streamlining bureaucratic processes, investing in industrialized construction, and regulating existing housing stock through tax incentives and penalties.

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Judicial Reform Raises Impunity Concerns

The Spanish PSOE party's proposed legal reform to limit "acción popular" (popular accusation) in criminal proceedings is raising concerns among judicial associations about potential government impunity and threats to judicial independence, particularly regarding investigations into political figures...

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Spanish Judges Under Investigation for Leaks and Public Statements

The Spanish judiciary is investigating judges for public statements and leaked information, highlighting ethical breaches and raising concerns about transparency versus impartiality within the courts.

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Merlin to Build Spain's Largest Data Centers in Extremadura

Merlin Properties plans to build two massive data centers in Extremadura, Spain, each potentially reaching 1GW capacity, representing a multi-billion euro investment and leveraging the region's energy surplus; however, the project's success depends on securing tenants and may take years to fully imp...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Just Eat Sues Glovo for €295 Million Over Alleged Unfair Competition

Just Eat sued Glovo in Barcelona for €295 million for unfair competition due to Glovo's use of false self-employed workers; three days later, Glovo announced it would hire its delivery drivers.

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Spanish Court Acquits Banco de Valencia Executives

A Spanish court acquitted former Banco de Valencia executives accused of falsifying accounts before its 2011 bailout, citing insufficient evidence to prove intentional wrongdoing despite a €600 million shortfall and ongoing Bank of Spain inspections.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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