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CGPJ Defends Judge Amidst Government Criticism

The Permanent Commission of the CGPJ issued a statement defending the judge in Badajoz who sent the brother of Spain's Prime Minister and the leader of the Extremeña socialists to trial, following criticism from the government, emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial independence and maint...

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Spanish Court Accepts Appeals Against Migrant Minor Distribution Decree

The Constitutional Court of Spain accepted appeals from Aragon, Extremadura, and Cantabria challenging a decree on the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors, which was approved by the central government after an agreement with Carles Puigdemont and criticized for violating regional competenci...

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Court to Investigate Legality of Paris Building Transfer to PNV

The Spanish PP and Vox parties initiated a Court of Auditors investigation into the January 2024 transfer of a €17 million Paris building from the government to the PNV, questioning the legality of the transaction and raising concerns about potential misuse of public funds.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Spanish Finance Minister

Spain's Supreme Court dismissed Alberto González Amador's lawsuit against Finance Minister María Jesús Montero for comments made about his tax fraud accusations and Madrid's president's potential involvement; the court emphasized freedom of expression for public figures, though it criticized Montero...

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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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Spain's EU Language Bid Postponed Amidst Financial Concerns

Spain's proposal to add Catalan, Basque, and Galician as official EU languages was indefinitely postponed at the EU's General Affairs Council due to concerns about the financial implications and potential precedents, jeopardizing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's political stability and ability...

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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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Tragsatec Manager Denies Timecard Responsibility Amidst Allegations of Irregularities

Sergio Bote, Tragsatec's financial manager, testified in the Senate about Jésica R.'s employment, stating he doesn't control timecards but learned of her missing timecard in March 2021. This follows Virginia Barbancho's testimony alleging irregularities and pressure from Adif to ignore them.

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Spain's Stalled Regional Funding Reform: Population Adjustment Criterion Debate

The Spanish Ministry of Finance and regional governments are meeting to discuss updating the population adjustment criterion for allocating regional funds, a debate stalled since 2021 due to disagreements over its impact on different regions.

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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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