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Spanish Budget Hinges on Puigdemont's Support Amidst Catalan Tensions

The Spanish government, led by PSOE's Pedro Sánchez, is heavily reliant on Carles Puigdemont, the leader of Junts per Catalunya, to secure the passage of the national budget. Negotiations, frequently held in Switzerland, involve crucial concessions including immigration control transfers and documen...

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"Aprobado decreto de 3.765 millones de euros para reconstrucción tras dana en Valencia; fuerte controversia por acusaciones de Vox"

"El Congreso de España aprobó con 312 votos a favor un decreto de 3.765 millones de euros para ayudar a los municipios valencianos afectados por la dana del 29 de octubre; solo Vox votó en contra, generando una fuerte controversia por sus acusaciones contra el gobierno."

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"Spanish Congress Rejects Amendments to Controversial "Gag Law" After Heated Debate"

"The Spanish Congress rejected amendments to the "gag law" from the PP and Vox parties by a vote of 176 against and 169 in favor (PP) and 176 against, 33 in favor, and 137 abstentions (Vox). The debate was marked by intense disagreements and accusations between parties, resulting in heated exchanges...

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Spanish Minister Disputes Corruption Allegations in Public Works

Spanish Minister of Development Óscar Puente addressed a parliamentary inquiry into 37 alleged corrupt public works contracts, disputing claims and initiating an internal audit investigating 96 suspected illegal awards across various infrastructure projects.

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Ábalos to Face Supreme Court Over COVID Mask Procurement Allegations

Facing accusations of irregular mask procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic, former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos will appear before the Supreme Court tomorrow to defend himself against charges related to contracts brokered by Víctor de Aldama, admitting to Aldama's involvement but claiming hi...

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Spanish Parliament Rejects Junts's No-Confidence Vote Against Sánchez

The Mesa del Congreso rejected Junts's proposal for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez due to procedural flaws, highlighting the ongoing political tensions and challenges facing Sánchez's governing coalition.

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Controversial Public Security Law Advances in Spain

Spain's parliament advances a controversial public security law, backed by the PSOE and Bildu, aiming to phase out rubber bullets, reduce penalties for security infractions, and end 'hot returns' of irregular migrants by the first quarter of 2025, sparking fierce opposition from PP and Vox.

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"Ábalos Denies Corruption Accusations in Supreme Court Testimony"

"Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos appeared before the Supreme Court on Thursday, denying all accusations of corruption related to his time at the Ministry of Transport; he blamed his former advisor and a businessman. The court only permitted the PP to question Ábalos, excluding other accusin...

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PSOE Backs Halt to Sale of Árqura, Jeopardizing 16,000-Home Deal

Spain's Congress of Deputies supported Sumar's initiative to halt the sale of Árqura, a real estate company owned by Sareb, which holds assets for 16,000 homes, creating tension between Sareb's debt repayment mandate and the government's new public housing initiative.

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Spanish Government's Unpreparedness for Conference of Presidents Sparks Criticism

Several Spanish autonomous communities criticize the central government's unpreparedness for the Conference of Presidents in Santander, lacking essential technical documents for discussions on housing, immigration, and funding, hindering productive dialogue and potential agreements.

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PNV Rejects Energy Tax, Jeopardizing Spain's Fiscal Reform

The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) will not support the Spanish government's tax on energy companies' excess profits, jeopardizing the government's fiscal reform and potentially causing instability in the governing coalition.

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Podemos Threatens Instability After Energy Tax Deal Falters

Podemos secured a promise from the Spanish government to negotiate a permanent tax on energy companies in exchange for supporting a tax reform; however, due to opposition from Junts and PNV, the government now deems an agreement improbable, leading to rising tensions and threats from Podemos to dest...

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