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The governing Spanish Socialist Workers' Party failed to meet a 48‑hour deadline set by Judge José Luis Pedraz to provide contracts of its legal team in a probe into alleged political 'dirty tricks'. The party invoked professional secrecy to justify the delay, raising questions about compliance with the court order.
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The ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party missed a court‑ordered deadline to provide a judge with the contracts of its legal advisers, invoking professional secrecy. The move comes amid a probe into alleged 'dirty tricks' by the party.
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The Constitutional Court upheld the suspension of the proposed ‘grandchildren law’, rejecting the Ombudsman's bid to restore overseas voting rights. The ruling fuels a political showdown ahead of the November 29 general election.
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The Supreme Court of Spain has applied a blanket amnesty to former Catalan ministers Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Bassa, Joaquim Turull and Josep Romeva, lifting the political disqualification that barred them from public office. The ruling follows a Constitutional Court decision and has been welcomed by the Catalan government and the released leaders.
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Severe storms known as Dana Adam have caused widespread flooding across Spain's Valencian Community, killing at least four people and prompting the evacuation of more than 2,000 residents. The disaster triggered emergency confinement orders and a reshuffle of the regional government delegation.
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A report by Spain’s National Intelligence Centre (CNI) submitted to a judge says Morocco was fully aware of a massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and acted with passivity. The findings have ignited a political debate over bilateral cooperation on border security.
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People's Party leader Alberto Feijóo announced that Spanish pensions will be indexed to the consumer price index and cannot be reduced. The pledge comes as pension spending dominates domestic politics ahead of budget talks and upcoming elections.
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Teachers in the Community of Madrid launched an open‑ended strike on Wednesday, closing most public schools and sparking street protests by students. The action has drawn condemnation from the left‑wing Sumar coalition and prompted clashes with police at the Complutense University.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that Moroccan naval vessels crossed into Spanish territorial waters near the enclave of Ceuta during a massive migrant influx. The incident has sparked a diplomatic row and raised questions about coordination between the two neighbours.
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The International Monetary Fund projects Spain will be the fastest-growing major economy in 2026, while also forecasting it to outpace the Eurozone in both growth and inflation this year. Despite positive growth outlooks, the IMF issued a caution regarding Spain's public finances.
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Spain observed its National Day on October 12, 2026, with traditional military parades across the country, most notably in Madrid. The celebrations were underscored by a historic royal visit to Ceuta, marking a significant moment for the autonomous city.
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The governing Spanish Socialist Party is exploring a united left‑wing Senate ticket for the November 29 elections to prevent the centre‑right People's Party from securing an outright majority. Negotiations involve Sumar and other alternative left parties amid internal debates over candidate selection.