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Guardia Civil Investigates Montoro for Alleged Budget Law Influence Peddling

A Guardia Civil report alleges that Cristóbal Montoro's firm, Equipo Económico, received €360,000 for providing the AFGIM with a draft of the 2018 budget law six months early, leading to favorable amendments that were adopted into the final law.

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Andalusian PSOE Demands Explanations in Montoro Bribery Case

The PSOE in Andalusia demands explanations from President Moreno Bonilla about his former Finance Minister, Alberto García Valera's, alleged involvement in the Montoro case, a bribery scheme to alter laws, which came to light this week after a 2017 investigation. García Valera was appointed in Janua...

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Andalusian PSOE Suffers Historic Poll Drop Amidst Corruption Scandal

Andalusian PSOE's approval ratings have plummeted over five points in five months since María Jesús Montero's leadership, coinciding with a corruption scandal; polls predict a historically low 19.8% support and 24-26 seats, compared to the PP's projected 41.7% and 55-57 seats.

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Indictment of Former Spanish Finance Officials Rocks Corporate World

A Spanish judge indicted 28 people, including former high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Finance under Cristóbal Montoro (PP), now working at firms like EY, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Logista, and Kreab, for allegedly influencing legislation to benefit clients while employed at consulting firms; i...

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Spain's PP and Vox Clash Over Immigration Ahead of Elections

Ahead of Spain's general election, the PP and Vox are clashing over immigration, with the PP advocating for controlled immigration and condemning violence, while Vox promotes mass deportations, escalating tensions and shaping the political landscape.

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PP Ministers Warned Rajoy About Montoro's Lobbying Firm

Spanish People's Party ministers warned Mariano Rajoy about Cristóbal Montoro's consulting firm, Equipo Económico, which allegedly lobbied for legislative changes benefiting its clients, including Abengoa and several gas companies, resulting in a seven-year investigation with €779,705 in payments un...

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Feijóo's Expulsion Proposal Criticized Amidst Rising Xenophobia and European Scrutiny

The author criticizes Feijóo's proposal to expedite the expulsion of criminals, connecting it to fascism and contrasting it with democratic ideals. A recent poll shows that 20% of Catalonians would vote for Orriols, highlighting rising xenophobia and the influence of far-right parties. The European ...

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Albares's EU Catalan Language Push Highlights Deep Divisions in Spain

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares's seven failed attempts to get Catalan recognized by the EU contrast sharply with the leadership styles of former Prime Minister Felipe González and current Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, exposing deep divisions within Spain and potential future instabilit...

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Spanish Ex-Minister Implicated in Bribery Scheme

Spanish prosecutors found evidence in April 2019 implicating former Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in a bribery scheme involving legislative changes favoring companies, leading to the implication of 28 individuals and highlighting potential systemic corruption.

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Montoro Implicated in €779,705 Lobbying Ring

A Spanish judge imputes former Minister Cristóbal Montoro and 27 others for allegedly leading a €779,705 lobbying ring that benefited gas companies via two legal modifications between 2011 and 2018, highlighting concerns about political influence and corruption.

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Emails Reveal Influence Peddling Scheme Involving Former Spanish Minister

An investigation by Mossos d'Esquadra revealed emails showing that Equipo Económico, a firm founded by former Spanish Minister Cristóbal Montoro, exerted influence on the Rajoy government to benefit its clients in the gas industry, leading to charges of influence peddling and corruption against Mont...

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Spanish Attorney General Indicted Amidst Politically Motivated Attacks

Spain's Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, faces indictment following a three-year campaign of politically motivated attacks from the right-wing, fueled by false accusations of collaborating with ETA and other unsubstantiated claims.

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