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Spanish Judge Seeks Indictment of Minister for Misappropriation and Perjury

A Spanish judge is seeking to indict Minister Félix Bolaños for misappropriation and perjury related to the hiring of an advisor to the Prime Minister's wife, alleging false testimony and potential misuse of public funds for private work.

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Corruption Dominates Spanish Politics, Sidelining Key Socioeconomic Issues

In Spain, the focus on corruption scandals in politics overshadows discussions of major socioeconomic issues, hindering effective governance and public discourse, as recent government changes and opposition strategies illustrate.

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Spanish Supreme Court Rejects Amnesty Request, Opens Path to Constitutional Court Appeal

The Spanish Supreme Court rejected Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín's amnesty request for embezzlement, but this allows them to appeal to the Constitutional Court, which is expected to approve the amnesty law, excluding embezzlement, setting a legal precedent.

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PP Congress Downplays Internal Debate Amidst Ruling Party's Scandals

The Spanish People's Party is holding a quieter-than-expected congress in early July, prioritizing internal unity amid ongoing corruption allegations against the ruling Socialist party, influencing their internal strategy and potentially impacting long-term party cohesion.

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Feijóo and Abascal Meet Amidst PSOE Crisis

PP leader Feijóo and Vox leader Abascal met secretly on Wednesday at the Congress of Deputies following a government control session, discussing the national and international political context amid growing tensions and a crisis within the PSOE.

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Former PSOE Leaders Demand Sánchez's Resignation Amid Corruption Scandals

Thirty-eight former PSOE leaders, including those convicted in the GAL case, demanded Pedro Sánchez's immediate resignation due to corruption scandals and accusations of unconstitutional governance, calling for a federal committee to appoint a caretaker government and convene an extraordinary congre...

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Spanish Coalition Partners Dismiss Imputation Request, Highlight Internal Corruption Concerns

A Spanish judge's request to impute Justice Minister Félix Bolaños, stemming from a dubious complaint, has been largely dismissed by the governing coalition partners, who instead expressed concern over separate corruption allegations against PSOE officials, leading to internal tensions and a potenti...

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Madrid's PP uses PSOE corruption scandal to deflect criticism

In Madrid, the ruling PP party consistently uses allegations of PSOE corruption to avoid answering questions about their own governance, a tactic employed across various municipal forums since the June 12th PSOE crisis, frustrating opposition parties and potentially eroding public trust.

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Ayuso Withdraws Challenge to PP Leadership Election

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, decided not to oppose the People's Party's new leadership election system, which will be decided by delegates instead of direct primaries, avoiding a conflict with Alberto Núñez Feijóo. The new system includes closed lists to reduce the influe...

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Spanish Parliament Passes Controversial Procedural Reform

The Spanish Parliament narrowly passed a procedural reform proposed by the PP to limit the government's control over the legislative timeline, despite PSOE criticism and abstentions from key allies, raising concerns about future legislative efficiency.

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Stalled Negotiations for Spain's 2025 Public Employment Offer"

Spain's 2025 public employment offer negotiations are stalled due to the government's lack of a numerical proposal for job openings, prompting union concerns about the overall number of positions and potential impacts on public services.

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Spanish Political Scandal: PSOE Secretaries of Organization Implicated in Misuse of Public Funds

The ongoing scandal in Spain implicates two former PSOE Secretaries of Organization who also served as Ministers of Transport, raising questions about Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's knowledge of alleged misuse of public funds and sparking debate about potential government and party reform.

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