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Judge Ignores Court Orders in Begoña Gómez Investigation

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado faces criticism for pursuing a Globalia investigation despite three rulings from the Madrid Provincial Court to exclude it from his investigation into Begoña Gómez, a case concerning the government's bailout of Air Europa during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Feijóo's Strategy: Balancing Vox Alliance with Solo Government Bid

Ahead of the PP's national congress, Alberto Núñez Feijóo hinted at a potential future alliance with Vox, while also criticizing some of their recent actions, and setting a goal of attracting 10 million votes to govern alone. He also outlined his party's stance on immigration, favoring regulated ent...

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Spanish Judges to Strike over Concerns of Government Interference in Judiciary

Spanish judges and prosecutors plan a June 11th strike protesting the appointment of Félix Bolaños as Justice Minister, citing concerns over government interference in the judiciary and echoing past controversies like the 'fourth shift' system for judicial appointments.

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PP's Obstructionism Hampers Spanish Government Initiatives

Spain hosted an international meeting on October 29th to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while the PP's opposition to the government's actions reflects internal divisions and electoral strategies, hindering cooperation on issues like housing, regional financing and journalist protection.

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Spanish Amnesty Law Undermines Rule of Law to Secure Sánchez's Power

The Spanish Parliament passed an amnesty law enabling individuals involved in the 2017 Catalan independence attempt to avoid prosecution, a move criticized for undermining the rule of law and securing Prime Minister Sánchez's political survival.

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Corruption Allegations Undermine Spanish Government's Clean Record Claim

Spanish Minister Félix Bolaños's claim of the Popular Party's extensive corruption history is contrasted with ongoing investigations into the Prime Minister's family and other PSOE officials, raising questions about both parties' integrity.

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Valencia's Right-Wing Coalition Loses Key Vote Amidst Internal Divisions

Valencia's City Council narrowly approved a motion condemning changes to Spain's transgender law despite a right-wing majority due to the absence of two Vox councilors during the vote; the mayor's attempt to overturn the vote failed, highlighting the coalition's instability further exposed by the re...

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PP Appoints Longtime Advisor Alma Ezcurra to Draft New Political Program

Alma Ezcurra, a long-time PP advisor with experience in various government roles and think tanks, has been appointed by party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo to lead the drafting of the PP's new political program, a move that signals a potential shift in the party's direction.

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Ábalos Denies Mediation in Canary Islands Pandemic Contracts Amidst Corruption Investigation

Former Spanish Minister of Transport José Luis Ábalos denied mediating with the Canary Islands government on pandemic contracts during a parliamentary appearance, despite facing a Supreme Court investigation for alleged influence peddling, embezzlement, and bribery. He defended his pandemic manageme...

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Spanish Government's €475 Million Air Europa Bailout Under Investigation

Between July 16th and 22nd, 2020, the Spanish government approved a €475 million aid package for Air Europa, despite reservations from Deputy Prime Minister Nadia Calviño and amidst meetings between government officials, Air Europa representatives, and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, raisi...

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PP Congress Aims to Re-elect Feijóo, Define Vox Strategy

The Partido Popular (PP) will hold its XXI Congress in Madrid on the first weekend of July to re-elect Alberto Núñez Feijóo as party president, despite facing internal divisions and the challenge of defining the party's position toward Vox.

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Spanish Popular Party to Update 2017 Political Platform

The Spanish Popular Party (PP) is undergoing a significant ideological update, prompted by a Sigma Dos poll showing 89% of PP voters and 88.7% of Spaniards believe its 2017 platform is outdated, necessitating a redefinition of stances on corruption, housing, immigration, and relations with Vox ahead...

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