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PP Demands Answers from PSOE Ministers Amidst Corruption Allegations

The Spanish People's Party (PP) is demanding that two PSOE ministers, Óscar Puente and Luis Planas, appear before the Senate and Congress to explain their alleged involvement in a corruption case involving former Minister José Luis Ábalos' ex-partner, who received public funds and employment without...

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Mazón's Delayed Response to Dana Storm Triggers Crisis for Spain's PP

The delayed response of Valencian President Carlos Mazón to the October 2023 Dana storm, which killed 227, has triggered a major political crisis for Spain's PP party, jeopardizing its strategy to use the disaster for political gain and raising questions about Mazón's leadership and the party's futu...

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PP and Vox Agree on Tax Decree in Extremadura, Replacing Historical Memory Law

The Popular Party (PP) and Vox in Extremadura reached an agreement to pass a tax decree, including measures from a withdrawn 2025 budget, in exchange for replacing the Historical Memory Law with a "concordance law," thus restoring political stability after a coalition collapse.

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PP Walks Out of Debt Forgiveness Council Meeting

The People's Party walked out of a Fiscal and Financial Policy Council meeting in protest of a proposed €83 billion debt forgiveness plan for autonomous communities, negotiated with ERC, citing the inclusion of a bank tax on the agenda and the deal's terms.

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Supreme Court Hearing on Ábalos Associate's Apartment, Employment, and Travel

Jéssica Rodríguez testified in the Supreme Court regarding a Madrid apartment she occupied (allegedly paid for by an associate of former Minister José Luis Ábalos), her employment with Ministry of Transport companies, and her travel with Ábalos between November 2018 and December 2022.

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Ábalos's Ex-Partner Implicates Advisor in Bribery Case

In a Spanish Supreme Court case investigating alleged bribery, José Luis Ábalos's ex-partner, Jessica R., testified, denying Ábalos's direct involvement but implicating his advisor, Koldo García, and his brother in managing her apartment rental and public sector employment.

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Puigdemont's Return to Catalonia Hinges on PSOE Negotiations

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont plans to return to Catalonia before summer, contingent on his amnesty being resolved and successful negotiations between his party, Junts per Catalunya, and the PSOE yielding concessions, such as control over immigration policy, to counter ERC's influence a...

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Ábalos's Ex-Partner Implicates Ministers in Public Job Scandal

Jéssica R., ex-partner of former Minister José Luis Ábalos, testified in the Supreme Court, implicating Ábalos and current Ministers Óscar Puente and Luis Planas in securing her two public sector jobs (Ineco and Tragsatec) where she performed no work, receiving over €31,000 in salary. Ineco denies w...

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Catalan Seeks EU Official Language Status Amidst Political Debate

Catalan President Salvador Illa is lobbying the EU to grant Catalan official language status, costing an estimated €132 million annually, aiming to strengthen ties with Europe and counter independence movements.

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PP Walkout Delays €83 Billion Debt Forgiveness Plan

Following a PP walkout from a meeting on Wednesday, Spain's €83 billion regional debt forgiveness plan—approved with PSOE and Catalan votes—will move to Congress. Subsequent bilateral meetings will determine regional acceptance, despite several PP councilors avoiding explicitly rejecting the funds.

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Madrid Plaque Dispute Highlights Spain's Francoist Past

The Spanish government installed a plaque at the Madrid regional presidency, noting its use as a Franco-era torture center; Madrid's president protested, calling it manipulative; the central government defended the action citing similar projects in the Canary Islands, and the matter will go to the C...

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Mazón's Shifting Account of Flood Response Sparks Resignation Calls

President Carlos Mazón of the Valencian Generalitat faces mounting calls for resignation after altering his account of his arrival time at the emergency coordination center during the October 29th floods, arriving 17 minutes after the alert was issued, when dozens were missing and towns were already...

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