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Seat Group Reports Record 2024 Profits Amidst Market Uncertainty

In 2024, Seat Group achieved record operating profit of €633 million (up 1.3% from 2023) and €14.5 billion turnover, driven by a four-pillar strategy including Cupra's growth, cost reduction, Seat's sales increase, and major investments. The Martorell plant is becoming a major electric vehicle hub, ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Lawsuit Filed Over Controversial Solar Plant Installations in Jaén

A court in Andújar, Jaén, is investigating potential environmental crimes related to the installation of large photovoltaic plants, following a lawsuit filed by olive farmers who allege over 5,000 trees have been cut down, with the potential for 100,000 more. The Andalusian Ombudsman confirms a lack...

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Life on Land
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Mother and Daughter Report Attempted Forced Marriage in Barcelona

In Barcelona, a 12-year-old girl and her mother reported to authorities a potential forced marriage attempt by the girl's father, who threatened to take her to Pakistan for the marriage. Police are investigating and the case has been referred to courts and social services.

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Gender Equality
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Valencia Flood: Official Implicated, Disputes Investigation

Following the October 29th Valencia flood that killed 225, former secretary of Emergencies Emilio Argüeso, and former Interior and Justice councilor Salomé Pradas, are under investigation for manslaughter and reckless injury; Argüeso's lawyer contests the imputations, citing his client's diligence a...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Seat Faces Financial Strain Due to Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

Seat CEO Wayne Griffiths criticizes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, citing a 20.7% tariff on the Cupra Tavascan causing a 0.6% drop in operating margin and threatening production cuts for less profitable models unless the tariff is reduced or eliminated.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Catalan Rent Control: Prices Fall, Contracts Rise

Catalonia's rent regulation, implemented in 140 municipalities, resulted in a 3.7% average rent decrease and a 6.4% drop in Barcelona during the first year, along with a surge in rental contracts, although short-term leases increased by 45%.

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No Poverty
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Spain to Regulate Dynamic Pricing Algorithms to Protect Consumers

Spain will regulate dynamic pricing algorithms used by ride-hailing apps, online retailers, and airlines to ensure transparency, prohibit discrimination, and prevent exploitation during emergencies, following a similar decree after the Valencia floods.

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Reduced Inequality
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Basque Country to Host Europe's Most Powerful Quantum Computer

The Basque Government and IBM will install Europe's most powerful quantum computer, the IBM Quantum System Two, in San Sebastián by year's end, boosting the region's quantum computing capabilities and attracting global talent.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Policeman Charged with Murdering Elderly Woman for Inheritance

A Madrid court will try a local policeman accused of murdering an 83-year-old woman in February 2020 by pushing her down the stairs to inherit her €1.5 million estate; the prosecution seeks a 44-year prison sentence.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Mayor Blocks Memorial for Mauthausen Victim

The mayor of Hontoria de Cerrato, Spain, opposes a memorial for Antonio García Hevia, who died at Mauthausen-Gusen in 1941, citing potential discrimination against other families of victims and the length of time since the events, despite the family's request and supporting documentation.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Naturgy's Share Buyback: Uncertain Participation and High Price Raise Concerns

Naturgy's March 25th shareholder meeting will decide on a €26.5 per share buyback offer of up to 10% of its shares, aiming to increase free float and re-enter major stock indexes, despite uncertainty over shareholder participation and a potentially problematic approval condition.

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Reduced Inequality
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Madrid Residents Protest Planned Cleaning Depot Location

Six Madrid neighborhood associations are protesting the planned construction of a cleaning depot and Selur base in Montecarmelo, proposing a more suitable site in Las Tablas, which meets the project's operational requirements; the PP delegate rejected the alternative, despite support from opposition...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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