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Murcia PP Backs Vox Against EU Green Pact

The Murcia regional PP voted with Vox against the EU's Green Pact and nature restoration law, citing negative impacts on agriculture and water resources, despite internal disagreements and the motion's symbolic nature.

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Griñán Seeks Acquittal in ERE Case Amidst Potential EU Court Referral

Former Andalusian president José Antonio Griñán seeks immediate acquittal in the ERE corruption case following a partial Constitutional Court ruling, but the Seville High Court is considering referring the case to the European Court of Justice due to potential conflicts with EU law, creating signifi...

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No-Confidence Vote Against Spanish Finance Minister Montero

The Spanish Senate will vote this week on a no-confidence motion against Finance Minister María Jesús Montero, adding to similar actions against other government members by the opposition Popular Party (PP), who cite her handling of the budget, tax increases, and recent controversial statements as r...

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Montero's Overlapping Roles Strain Spanish Politics

María Jesús Montero, Spain's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, faces challenges managing her multiple leadership roles within the PSOE, including her recent appointment as Andalusian PSOE Secretary-General, amidst a controversy sparked by comments on the presumption of innocence.

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Spanish Budget Failure Exacerbates Catalan Tensions

The Spanish government's failure to pass the 2025 budget due to disagreements with Catalan separatist parties Junts and ERC, who demand a unique economic agreement, intensifies political tensions and threatens future budgets.

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PSOE's Enduring Power in Spain Amidst European Social Democracy's Decline

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has governed Spain for a substantial period since the Transition, forming coalitions despite not always winning elections outright, contrasting with the decline of European social democracy.

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Spanish Court Rejects Appeals in Delgado Prosecutor Appointment Case

Spain's Constitutional Court rejected former Attorney General Dolores Delgado's appeals against Supreme Court rulings annulling her appointment as prosecutor due to a conflict of interest involving her partner, though the appointment was later reinstated.

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Púnica Corruption Case: 13 Defendants Admit to Irregularities in €224 Million Contract Scandal

Former Parla mayor José María Fraile and 12 others admitted to irregularities in the Púnica corruption case, involving €224 million in contracts awarded to Cofely, resulting in plea bargains to reduce sentences. The scheme involved bribes and manipulating bidding processes.

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Spanish Judge Expands Begoña Gómez Investigation, Summons Top Executives

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado is expanding his investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, summoning seven new witnesses from Telefónica, Indra, and Google in May, focusing on a software project at the Complutense University of Madrid and potentially implicating the Mi...

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Spanish Ministers' Private Education Backgrounds Undermine Government's Criticism

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and eight of his ministers studied at private universities, despite the government's recent public criticism of private institutions for prioritizing profit over educational quality.

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Quality Education
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Spanish Debt Forgiveness Plan Creates Political Dilemma for Opposition

Spain's government is extending debt forgiveness to all regions except Basque Country and Navarre, with 60,000 million euros out of 83,000 million euros going to PP-governed regions, creating a political dilemma for the opposition party.

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Spain's Higher Education Policies Under Fire Amidst Concerns of Inequality

The Spanish government is facing criticism for its policies towards private universities, perceived as discriminatory and counterproductive to improving higher education quality. Data suggests private university graduates have better employment outcomes than those from public universities.

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