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Aldama Accuses PSOE of Coercion, Claims Government Ties in Hidrocarburos Case

In response to the PSOE's request for his re-imprisonment in the Hidrocarburos case, Víctor de Aldama accused the PSOE of coercion and presented evidence of alleged payments made to a government official, claiming ongoing cooperation with the investigation and further revelations to come from recove...

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Andalusia Demands €17 Million from Spain over Misclassified Migrant Minors

Andalusia's regional government will demand €17 million from Spain's central government for the care of 567 migrants, initially classified as adults, who arrived from the Canary Islands but were later confirmed as minors by the Prosecutor's Office, amidst ongoing negotiations for the distribution of...

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Spain Prepares Third Secret Tender to Secure Private Healthcare for Civil Servants

After two failed bids, Spain's Digital Transformation Ministry is secretly preparing a third, substantially higher offer (€4.5 billion+) to ensure private insurers continue healthcare for 1.5 million civil servants and their families, despite the Health Minister's preference for public healthcare.

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Revised Spanish Decree Approved: Pension Increases and Aid Included, Tax Reforms Excluded

The Spanish government approved a revised decree including pension increases, extended public transport discounts, and aid for storm and volcano victims, but excluding tax reforms and some financial aid to regions after negotiations with Junts.

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Madrid's City Law Update Faces Political Hurdles

Madrid's Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, is pushing for an update to the city's nearly two-decade-old City Law, facing opposition from PSOE, Más Madrid, and Vox, who criticize the lack of consultation and the potential imposition of the law.

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Spain's Constitutional Court to Review Annulment of Top Prosecutor's Promotion

The Spanish Constitutional Court will review the Supreme Court's annulment of Dolores Delgado's promotion to the highest rank in the prosecutor's office, citing a potential misuse of power by the attorney general in both this and a related case involving another prosecutor's promotion.

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Spanish Government Deal Cuts Regional Funding by €201 Million

A deal between Spain's ruling coalition and Junts has caused a €201 million reduction in funding for the Valencian regional government in February 2025, due to the exclusion of regional financing from a key decree; other regions face similar shortfalls, creating widespread financial strain.

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PSOE Demands Dismissal of PP Advisor Linked to Controversial Union

The PSOE in the Spanish Senate demands the dismissal of Víctor Soriano, a PP advisor and lawyer for Manos Limpias, due to a conflict of interest, citing Senate Statute articles 60 and following, while the PP attempts to distance itself from the controversy.

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Vox Challenges Government's Transfer of Paris Building to PNV

The Spanish government transferred a Paris building to the PNV via a rejected omnibus decree; Vox party launched legal action and a non-binding motion to reclaim it, alleging it was an illegal reward for parliamentary support.

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Spanish Government Secures Passage of Social Protection Decree After Concessions to Junts per Catalunya

Following intense negotiations and a delay of the Council of Ministers, the Spanish government reached a deal with Junts per Catalunya to pass a social protection decree including pension increases, after making concessions on a confidence motion and splitting the decree into social and economic par...

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Spanish Supreme Court Upholds Attorney General's Reappointment

The Spanish Supreme Court upheld the government's reappointment of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, rejecting an appeal filed by a fiscal association in February 2024 that cited various controversies, including a Supreme Court ruling against Ortiz for the promotion of his predecessor. The court...

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Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.

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