Tag #Spanish Politics

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Spain Risks Violating Budget Deadline, Undermining Democratic Legitimacy

The Spanish government's delay in presenting the 2024 budget, due to non-compliance with established procedures, risks violating the October 1st constitutional deadline, undermining democratic legitimacy and potentially leading to a second year of operating under an outdated budget.

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Rufián's Unity Push Faces Resistance from Spanish Left

Gabriel Rufián's proposal for a unified Spanish left-wing candidacy faces resistance from Sumar and Podemos due to internal conflicts, pressure from the governing PSOE, and strained relations between ERC and Podemos, making a near-term coalition unlikely.

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Spain's Supreme Court Sees Key Appointments Amidst Corruption Investigations

Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) appointed Pablo Lucas and Andrés Martínez Arrieta to head the Supreme Court's Contentious-Administrative and Criminal divisions, marking a shift towards judicial independence amidst government corruption investigations and political pressure.

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Catalonia Accelerates New Tax Agency Implementation

The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, is establishing a new tax agency under the leadership of Santiago Ramón Arizón (former IBM executive), aiming to increase tax revenue collection from €5 billion to €30 billion as part of a new financing agreement with the Spanish government.

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Spanish Government Suffers Crushing Defeat in Parliament, Halting 12.5% of GDP in Energy Investments

The Spanish government's energy decree, intended to bolster the electrical system post-blackout, failed in parliament due to opposition from multiple parties, including three government allies, halting energy investments equivalent to 12.5% of Spain's GDP amid a corruption scandal involving the Prim...

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Corruption Scandal Bolsters Sánchez's Push for Spanish Regime Change

Allegations of corruption involving Spain's Ministry of Finance unexpectedly benefit Pedro Sánchez, who uses the scandal to push for a regime change, including increased regional fiscal autonomy, potentially leading to a de facto plurinational state.

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Galician Poll Predicts Increased PP Majority, PSOE Losses

A recent Sigma Dos poll for EL MUNDO indicates that if Galician elections were held today, the PP, led by Alfonso Rueda, would win a stronger majority (43 seats, up from 40), surpassing even Alberto Núñez Feijóo's 2020 record. The PSOE is projected to lose seats, while the BNG maintains its second-p...

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PP's Rejection of Anti-Blackout Decree Triggers Energy Sector Crisis

The Spanish People's Party's rejection of a government decree designed to prevent power outages caused significant losses in the energy sector's stock market value, with Iberdrola experiencing a 4.69% drop, and prompted strong criticism from industry groups who are urging a swift resolution.

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Sánchez Plans Leftist Nationalist Coalition to Secure Re-election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is reportedly planning a new leftist nationalist coalition to bolster his political standing ahead of the 2027 elections, potentially marginalizing existing allies like ERC and incorporating Podemos to prevent vote fragmentation in key regions and increase his ch...

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Rufián Proposes Unified Spanish Left List to Counter Vox

Gabriel Rufián proposed a unified "plurinational left" electoral list in Spain, aiming to counter Vox's influence by uniting ERC, Bildu, BNG, Compromís, Adelante Andalucía, and Podemos, despite internal divisions and the potential absence of Sumar; government sources support this initiative.

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Spanish Police Investigate Former Finance Minister's Firm for Corruption

The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating Equipo Económico, a firm founded by former Spanish Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro, for alleged corruption involving €6 million in real estate transactions and suspicions of illicit enrichment through influencing legislation, using a complex network of a...

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Spanish Employers Oppose 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill

Foment del Treball praised PP, Vox, and Junts for blocking a Spanish bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, citing a projected €23 billion cost and damage to competitiveness, contrasting it with France's experience with a 35-hour workweek.

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