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Spanish PM Sánchez's Allies Face Court Dates Amidst Alleged Smear Campaign

Next week, several officials close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez face court appearances related to corruption investigations, prompting the PSOE to claim it is a targeted smear campaign by the right and far-right aimed at hindering left-leaning policies.

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Junqueras's Uncertain Path to ERC Presidency Amidst Low Support and Past Controversies

Oriol Junqueras, imprisoned for his role in the 2017 Catalan independence declaration, seeks the ERC presidency despite low voter support (17%) and accusations of involvement in disinformation campaigns; his religious faith and past actions complicate his political future amidst waning public suppor...

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Energy Lobbying Weakens Spain's Electricity Tax

Spain's energy companies are successfully lobbying against a tax on electricity generation, leveraging a lack of government majority in parliament to form an unlikely alliance between the PP, PNV, and Junts, potentially jeopardizing \u20ac7.2 billion in EU funds.

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Spanish Political Truce Collapses Amidst Corruption Investigations

A five-hour meeting between Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP ended without agreement, immediately followed by renewed political attacks. The upcoming week includes multiple court appearances for individuals connected to both parties, exacerbating tensions.

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Spain Renews Push for Catalan, Galician, Basque as EU Co-Official Languages

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares is again requesting that Catalan, Galician, and Basque become co-official EU languages, sending a letter to the Polish presidency; this follows accusations by Junts leader Carles Puigdemont of broken promises regarding Catalan.

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Spanish Debt Forgiveness Plan Criticized as Unfair

Following a poorly-received Conference of Presidents in Santander, Spanish regional leaders criticized the government's plan to forgive regional debt, arguing it unfairly benefits heavily indebted regions and does not address underlying fiscal imbalances. Madrid's President Ayuso called it a "joke".

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Junqueras Wins Re-election as ERC President Despite Internal Divisions

Oriol Junqueras won re-election as president of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) on December 9th with 3,437 votes (52%), defeating Xavier Godàs (42%) in a second round of voting that saw 81.9% turnout. The result highlights internal divisions within the party.

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Puigdemont's Dual Strategy: Budget Showdown and Swiss Talks

Carles Puigdemont, from Brussels, is challenging Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with a motion of no confidence while simultaneously negotiating with the PSOE in Switzerland, demanding concessions on the 2025 budget and creating internal tension within his Junts per Catalunya party.

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Junqueras Regains ERC Presidency After Contentious Primary

Oriol Junqueras has won the ERC primary election against Xavier Godàs by 52% to 42%, ending six months of internal conflict following his resignation under pressure from Marta Rovira; Junqueras now threatens to block national budget negotiations unless existing financial agreements are met.

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Spanish PP Unexpectedly Agrees to Valencian Debt Relief

Following a government proposal for debt relief, the Spanish Popular Party initially rejected bilateral write-offs but unexpectedly agreed to a debt relief only for the Valencian Community after a proposal by the President of Madrid, creating divisions within the party.

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Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report

Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.

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Aragón's PSOE Primaries: Delayed Announcements and Internal Struggle

In Aragón, Spain, Pilar Alegría and Juan Antonio Sánchez Quero are delaying their announcements for the PSOE primary elections ahead of the 2027 regional elections, while Teresa Ladrero has declined to run, creating uncertainty within the party. Alegría highlights the importance of party unity to ch...

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