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Spanish Cabinet Divided Over New Classified Information Law

A new Spanish law replacing the Franco-era Official Secrets Act is causing Cabinet tensions, primarily over transferring the National Security Authority from the Defense Ministry to the Presidency, delaying implementation until late 2026 due to internal disagreements and last minute changes.

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Spanish Anti-Blackout Decree Fails in Congress Amidst Political Instability

Due to a surprising coalition of opposition parties, Spain's anti-blackout decree aimed at preventing future electricity crises and attracting €3 billion in renewable energy investments failed to pass Congress on Tuesday, jeopardizing Spain's energy future and exposing the government's political ins...

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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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Spain Blocks Investigation into Visits to Imprisoned PSOE Official

Spain's Ministry of Interior will not provide information on visits to imprisoned former PSOE official Santos Cerdán, hindering the Guardia Civil's investigation into the 'Koldo case' involving alleged bribery and obstructing the UCO's access to information normally shared without judicial intervent...

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Spanish Congress Debates Controversial Regulatory Reform

The Spanish Congress is debating regulatory changes, including a new journalist code of conduct, which the PP and Vox oppose, viewing it as censorship, while other parties support it to curb aggressive behavior.

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Spanish Congress Rejects Anti-Blackout Decree, Jeopardizing €3 Billion in Investments

The Spanish Congress rejected a government decree designed to prevent future power outages by a vote of 183 to 165, jeopardizing €3 billion in renewable energy investments and exposing deep political divisions within the ruling coalition.

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Chaotic Madrid Council Session Marked by Accusations, Protests, and Heated Exchanges

The final Madrid City Council plenary session before the summer recess was disrupted by protests, accusations of corruption, and heated exchanges between council members, overshadowing discussions on immigration and the heatwave; notable absences and emotional farewells also marked the session.

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Spanish Parliament Rejects Power Grid Improvement Plan

The Spanish parliament rejected a government plan to improve the country's power grid, a plan proposed after a major power outage in April, by a vote of 183 to 165, despite the government's insistence on its necessity.

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Spain's New Civil Service Selection System Faces Criticism

The Spanish government proposed a new two-year master's program to replace traditional exams for high-ranking civil service positions, drawing criticism from Fedeca for increased costs, reduced transparency, and potential inequality; a meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday.

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Spanish Congress Debates Overshadowed by Multiple Corruption Cases

Spain's Congress was recently consumed by corruption cases involving the PSOE and PP parties, with the Montoro and Ábalos-Cerdán-Koldo scandals dominating debates and influencing votes, while Sumar attempted to differentiate between the two, labeling them both as a legacy of Francoism.

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Former Spanish Treasury Secretary Resigns Amidst 'Montoro Case' Investigation

Following his implication in the 'Montoro case' involving allegations of government favoritism towards specific companies, Miguel Ferre, former Spanish Secretary of State for the Treasury, resigned from his position at Kreab consulting firm; this is the first such resignation from the private sector...

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Ayuso's Boyfriend's Business Dealings Under Scrutiny Amidst Bribery Allegations

A corporate transaction in September 2020, where the wife of Quirón Prevención's president sold a stake in Círculo de Belleza to Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend for a vastly inflated price shortly after acquiring it at a low cost, fuels suspicions of bribery, prompting further investigation into their...

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