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Illa Criticizes Madrid's Fiscal Policy, Pushes for Catalan Tax Control

Catalonia's President Salvador Illa criticized Madrid's fiscal policy, calling it "unsolidary accumulation," advocating for a fairer tax system to fund public services. He also announced plans for Catalonia to manage its own IRPF taxes, aiming for complete tax management.

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Feijóo's "Overrated Vacations" Spark Political Debate in Spain

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's opposition PP, declared "vacations are overrated," prompting controversy and revealing the party's summer plan to create lists of laws to repeal and replace from the current government, highlighting a struggle between demolishing existing policies versus offer...

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Spanish Investigation Uncovers €6 Million in Payments to Company Linked to Bribery Scheme

A Spanish investigation alleges a bribery scheme involving former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán, ex-minister José Luis Ábalos, and businessman Joseba Antxon Alonso, focusing on €6 million in payments from Acciona to Servinabar, a company allegedly used to channel bribes, with further investigation ne...

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Sánchez Announces 2026 Budget, Facing Constitutional Challenges

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced he will present a 2026 budget to Congress, a move of significant political importance as it would represent his first budget of the current legislature and a submission to a confidence vote, despite already missing constitutional deadlines.

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Falsified Degree Fuels Scandal in Spain's Valencian Government

José María Ángel Batalla, a high-ranking official in Spain's Valencian Socialist Party (PSPV-PSOE), maintained a 40-year public career based on a falsified university degree, culminating in his appointment as the government's commissioner for reconstruction efforts following a major humanitarian tra...

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Fraud Allegations Against Spanish Dana Recovery Commissioner

José María Ángel Batalla, the Spanish government commissioner for post-Dana reconstruction, is accused by the Valencian Anti-Fraud Agency of falsifying academic credentials to obtain a public office; the PSOE defends him, while the PP demands his dismissal.

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Spanish Government Faces Internal Conflict Over New Classified Information Bill

Internal tensions within the Spanish government over a new classified information bill, transferring authority from the Defense Ministry to the Presidency Ministry, have led to the Popular Party requesting a parliamentary hearing to address reported disagreements between ministers.

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Internal Conflicts Hamper Montoro Corruption Investigation

The investigation into former Spanish Minister Cristóbal Montoro's alleged corruption involves disputes between prosecutor Carmen García Cerdá and her superiors in Spain's Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, leading to stalled investigations and a disciplinary sanction against García Cerdá for bypas...

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Morant's Delayed Responses to Crises Damage Leadership Credibility".

Spanish Science Minister Diana Morant's delayed responses to Valencia's October floods and a resume scandal involving her appointed party president have damaged her credibility, raising questions about her leadership ahead of regional elections.

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Spain's Government Divided Over Attorney General's Prosecution

Spain's Supreme Court authorized the prosecution of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for allegedly leaking information; while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez supports him, several government members question whether he should resign, creating internal divisions.

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Spanish Congress Closes Amidst Political Dysfunction and Judicial Bias

The temporary closure of the Spanish Congress offers a respite from the spectacle of insults and disregard shown by politicians, while the judiciary's perceived bias further erodes public trust.

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Spain's Political Divide Widens Amidst Contrasting Strategies

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo adopt contrasting approaches to the ongoing legislative term, with Sánchez aiming for stability and Feijóo pushing for early elections amidst recent corruption allegations impacting both parties.

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