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Spanish Attorney General Imputed, Sparking Concerns Over Judicial Independence

Judge Ángel Hurtado has imputed Spain's Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz and two subordinates for allegedly leaking an email related to a false news report about a deal offered to Alberto González Amador, prompting strong condemnation from the Union of Progressive Prosecutors (UPF) who deem it a...

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Supreme Court Investigates Alleged Leak of Confidential Information Targeting Ayuso's Partner

The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating the alleged leak of confidential information from the Attorney General's office to the Prime Minister's office, implicating the Attorney General and potentially highlighting politically motivated actions against Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.

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PP to Support Spain's Pension Reform, but Criticizes Government Housing Policies

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced his party's support for Spain's pension reform, despite criticizing the government's housing policies and expressing reservations about negotiating with a government he views as undermining the rule of law. The reform includes improvements to retirement incen...

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PP Condemns PSOE Bill as 'Francoist,' Considers No-Confidence Motion

The Spanish Popular Party (PP) vehemently opposes a PSOE bill restricting "popular accusation" in ongoing investigations involving President Sánchez's family, comparing it to Francoist tactics and considering a no-confidence motion, potentially leading to early elections.

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Podemos Demands Desokupa Ban for Budget Support

Podemos demands the illegalization of the extrajudicial eviction company Desokupa, along with a 40% rental price reduction and other measures, to support Spain's 2024 budget; this follows a social media boycott attempt by Desokupa against a Podemos event, highlighting tensions within the Spanish lef...

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CEOE Rejects Spain's Planned 37.5-Hour Workweek, Citing Productivity Concerns

Spain's employers' association CEOE opposes the government's plan to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, citing insufficient empirical evidence to support productivity claims and arguing that a 41.2-hour workweek is needed to match the European average, while 24.78% of 2024 collective bargaining agre...

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Junts per Catalunya Considers Joining Motion of No Confidence Against Sánchez

The PP and Vox invited Junts per Catalunya to join a motion of no confidence against Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, leveraging Puigdemont's public dissatisfaction with the PSOE; Junts is considering this despite the risks of aligning with the right-wing parties.

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Spanish Government to Reject Junts' No-Confidence Motion, Risking Budget Collapse

The Spanish government is expected to reject Junts per Catalunya's motion of no confidence, putting the national budget and other legislation at risk due to Junts' crucial votes, potentially leading to political instability and early elections.

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Spanish Congress Approves Investigation into Former Minister Ábalos

The Spanish Congress approved a Supreme Court request to investigate former Minister José Luis Ábalos for alleged corruption related to pandemic contracts, unanimously lifting his parliamentary immunity; a final vote is expected in February.

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Spanish Plea Bargain System Flaws Exposed by Lawyer's Email

Lawyer Carlos Neira's February 2, 2024 email to the Madrid prosecutor's office admitting his client's crimes lacked the formal requirements for a plea bargain, leading to questions about confidentiality and potential legal breaches.

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Sánchez-Puigdemont Meeting Planned Amidst Spanish Political Instability

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans a meeting with former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, amid negotiations over immigration powers and political maneuvering involving Junts and the PP, highlighting the fragile state of Sánchez's minority government.

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PP Demands Overhaul of Spain's Immigration Policy

Following a meeting in Colunga, Asturias, Spain's PP party will include immigration reform in their Asturias Declaration, focusing on stronger actions in origin countries, activating Frontex, and changing the government's migration policy deemed responsible for making Canarias the primary route for ...

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