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De Aldama Expands on Corruption Allegations in Supreme Court Testimony

Victor de Aldama testified at the Supreme Court on Monday, detailing alleged irregular contracts and bribes involving former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos during the pandemic, offering to decrypt his seized phone for further evidence.

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Junqueras' Reelection Hardens ERC Stance on Socialist Pacts

Oriol Junqueras's reelection as president of Esquerra Republicana (ERC) has solidified the party's stance on future collaborations with the Socialists, emphasizing the fulfillment of existing agreements before providing budgetary support. This decision directly impacts upcoming budget negotiations i...

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Andalusian Poll: PP Maintains Strong Lead, PSOE Struggles

A new poll indicates that if Andalusian elections were held today, PP would win an absolute majority with around 58 seats, increasing its lead over PSOE by 22.1 percentage points to 43.5% versus 21.4%, while Vox remains third with 13.3%, Por Andalucía fourth with 7.5%, and Adelante Andalucía with 4....

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Spanish PM Sánchez's Allies Face Court Dates Amidst Alleged Smear Campaign

Next week, several officials close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez face court appearances related to corruption investigations, prompting the PSOE to claim it is a targeted smear campaign by the right and far-right aimed at hindering left-leaning policies.

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Junqueras's Uncertain Path to ERC Presidency Amidst Low Support and Past Controversies

Oriol Junqueras, imprisoned for his role in the 2017 Catalan independence declaration, seeks the ERC presidency despite low voter support (17%) and accusations of involvement in disinformation campaigns; his religious faith and past actions complicate his political future amidst waning public suppor...

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Energy Lobbying Weakens Spain's Electricity Tax

Spain's energy companies are successfully lobbying against a tax on electricity generation, leveraging a lack of government majority in parliament to form an unlikely alliance between the PP, PNV, and Junts, potentially jeopardizing \u20ac7.2 billion in EU funds.

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Álvarez Seeks Puigdemont's Support for Work Week Reduction and Government Agenda

UGT Secretary General Pepe Álvarez met with Carles Puigdemont in Waterloo to seek support for the 37.5-hour work week and broader government legislative agenda, including the budget, facing resistance from employers and highlighting the fragility of the Spanish government's parliamentary support.

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Spanish Government Faces Court Challenges and Catalan Political Uncertainty

Upcoming court testimonies pose political challenges for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, while internal divisions within ERC and Junts per Catalunya create uncertainty regarding the 2025 budget and Catalonia's regional government.

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Spanish Government Accuses Judges of Bias Against Sánchez

The Spanish government is publicly criticizing judges it believes are biased against President Sánchez, citing public opinion polls showing distrust in the judiciary's impartiality and accusing judges of politically motivated actions against the executive branch. This follows several court rulings u...

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Junqueras Wins Re-election as ERC President Despite Internal Divisions

Oriol Junqueras won re-election as president of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) on December 9th with 3,437 votes (52%), defeating Xavier Godàs (42%) in a second round of voting that saw 81.9% turnout. The result highlights internal divisions within the party.

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Puigdemont's Dual Strategy: Budget Showdown and Swiss Talks

Carles Puigdemont, from Brussels, is challenging Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with a motion of no confidence while simultaneously negotiating with the PSOE in Switzerland, demanding concessions on the 2025 budget and creating internal tension within his Junts per Catalunya party.

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Junqueras Regains ERC Presidency After Contentious Primary

Oriol Junqueras has won the ERC primary election against Xavier Godàs by 52% to 42%, ending six months of internal conflict following his resignation under pressure from Marta Rovira; Junqueras now threatens to block national budget negotiations unless existing financial agreements are met.

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