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Calvo-Sotelo's Brief but Pivotal Premiership: Navigating Crisis and Consolidation in Post-Franco Spain

Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo's 21-month term as Spain's Prime Minister (1981-1982) was defined by managing the aftermath of a coup attempt, combating ETA terrorism, navigating a severe economic crisis with 15% inflation, and overseeing Spain's entry into NATO, while also grappling with internal party confl...

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PP Accused of Misusing State Power in Montoro Case

Minister Óscar López accuses the PP of using the tax agency to threaten dissenters and favor companies, highlighting the Montoro case and broader allegations of corruption and abuse of power within the party, including illegal financing and spying on political rivals.

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Spanish Civil Guard's DAO Accused of Interference in Government Investigations

The Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the Spanish Civil Guard, Manuel Llamas, is accused of repeatedly interfering in investigations involving the Prime Minister and his associates, causing tension within the UCO and raising concerns about political influence and potential obstruction of justice.

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Asturian PSOE Rejects Catalan Quota, Aligning with PP Opposition

The Asturian Socialist Party (PSOE), led by Adrián Barbón, will formally reject the Catalan quota, joining 11 other autonomous communities and aligning with the PP's position, creating a united front against the agreement in the Asturian parliament.

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Errejón's Defense Seeks Investigation into Witness Intimidation

Íñigo Errejón's defense is seeking an investigation into actress Elisa Mouliaá for allegedly pressuring witness Soraya to change her testimony in Errejón's sexual assault case, based on text and audio messages showing Mouliaá's attempts to influence Soraya's account of the events of October 8, 2021.

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Feijóo's Hardening Stance on Immigration: A Shift in Spanish Politics

Following incidents in Torre Pacheco, Spain, where racist groups attacked immigrants, PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo condemned violence but linked immigration to insecurity, mirroring far-right rhetoric, highlighting a shift in his views since offering refuge to migrants in 2018.

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Spanish Cultural and Political Figures Rally Behind President Sánchez Amidst Accusations of Conspiracy

One hundred prominent Spanish figures, including celebrities and former officials, publicly declared support for President Pedro Sánchez, accusing judges of biased investigations, media of misinformation, and the opposition of a conspiratorial campaign to destabilize the government.

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PP Demands Answers on Alleged Guardia Civil Interference in Government Corruption Investigations

The Spanish PP party demands the appearance of the Interior Minister and top Guardia Civil officials before Congress to investigate alleged interference by the Deputy Operational Director (DAO) in UCO investigations related to the Prime Minister and PSOE, citing "constant intrusions" causing signifi...

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Spanish Constitutional Court Rejects Puigdemont's Urgent Request to Suspend Arrest Warrant

The Spanish Constitutional Court rejected Carles Puigdemont's urgent request to suspend his arrest warrant, deciding not to include it in this week's plenary session and stating it will likely be addressed in September. Puigdemont, who is facing charges of misuse of public funds, argues that the Sup...

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Catalan Funding Deal Spurs Business Conflict in Spain

The Spanish government's unique funding agreement for Catalonia is praised by Catalan businesses but criticized by Valencian businesses who claim underfunding, creating regional economic and political tensions.

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Political Influence Allegations Surface Within Spain's Guardia Civil

The head of the Civil Guard's Information Service stated that his department aims to minimize negative sentiment towards the government; this caused internal alarm, and he was later transferred, highlighting concerns about political influence within the institution.

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Montoro Implicated in €780,000 Influence Peddling Scheme

Former Spanish Minister Cristóbal Montoro and 27 others are implicated in a scheme involving bribery and influence peddling between 2011 and 2018, using connections between his former law firm and the Ministry of Finance to benefit clients, resulting in at least €59 million in lost tax revenue.

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