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Madrid Government Investigated for Alleged €3 Million Contract Fraud

In September 2023, two Madrid schools received burofaxes demanding €1,460,724.80 from Virelec for school renovations, leading to a 2024 investigation into the Madrid regional government for allegedly fractionating over €3 million in contracts awarded to Virelec, bypassing public bidding, and potenti...

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ANC Demands Break in Catalan-Socialist Pacts to Reignite Independence Push

The Catalan National Assembly (ANC) launched a new roadmap to pressure Junts per Catalunya and Esquerra Republicana to break ties with the PSOE and PSC, reviving the 2017 unilateral approach to independence, aiming to reignite confrontation with the Spanish state.

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Spanish Government Orchestrates Telefónica CEO Resignation Amidst Concerns of Political Interference

The Spanish government orchestrated the resignation of Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, citing concerns over a Saudi Arabian telecom company's potential takeover, but the move appears politically motivated, pressuring La Caixa and potentially setting a concerning precedent for government i...

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Supreme Court Investigates Data Leak, Demands Attorney General's Resignation

The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating the leak of confidential data about Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner; the Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, disposed of his phone, prompting a data request from Google and WhatsApp; Madrid's regional government demands his resignation.

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Feijóo's Low Approval Ratings in Latest CIS Barometer

A January CIS barometer shows only 39.5% of PP voters prefer Feijóo as Prime Minister, less than those favoring Sánchez (42.1%) and even less than the support Casado received before his downfall; experts cite a lack of coherent messaging and problematic alliance with Vox as reasons for Feijóo's low ...

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Judge Orders Deep Dive into Emails Related to Sánchez Brother's Hiring

A Spanish judge ordered an investigation into missing emails from the phone of Yolanda Sánchez, a subordinate of David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, the brother of Spain's Prime Minister, potentially revealing evidence of favoritism in his hiring as a coordinator of conservatories between June and July 20...

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Spanish Prosecutors Deny Access to Leaked Email; Investigation Widens

Communication chiefs from Spain's General State Prosecutor's Office and Madrid Superior Prosecutor's Office denied accessing a leaked email on March 13th, 2024, that detailed tax offenses and a plea bargain offer, prompting an investigation into potential leaks and political influence.

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Junts's Parliamentary Strategy Challenges Spanish Government

The Spanish parliament will vote on three decrees, including pension increases and social measures, with Junts and the PNV's stances uncertain, except for their opposition to extending a tax on energy companies, potentially leading to a government defeat. A controversial decision to return a Parisia...

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Spanish Attorney General Investigated for Leaked Email

A Supreme Court judge is investigating Spain's Attorney General for allegedly leaking an email where Alberto González Amador's lawyer admitted to tax fraud and proposed a plea bargain; the information reached several media outlets, including EL PAÍS, 31 hours before the Attorney General's request.

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Spanish PM Sánchez Faces Political Tightrope Walk Amidst Internal and External Pressures

Amidst ongoing political tension, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez navigates internal conflicts within the PSOE and negotiations with Junts, facing uncertainty regarding the validation of three decrees in Congress this Wednesday, while regional leaders position themselves for upcoming elections.

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Spanish Prosecutors' Association Condemns Attorney General Amidst Data Leak Investigation

The Association of Prosecutors in Spain publicly criticized Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for remaining in office while under investigation for allegedly leaking confidential data related to Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend; the association highlights several actions by García Ortiz, arguing the...

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Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment

The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...

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