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PP and Vox Reach Extremadura Government Agreement in Spain
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia1d ago2 sources

PP and Vox Reach Extremadura Government Agreement in Spain

Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) and the far-right Vox party have finalized a coalition agreement to form a government in the Extremadura region. The deal will see María Guardiola invested as president, with Vox securing the vice-presidency and a ministry.

PP Accuses PSOE of Corruption After Supreme Court Trial Week
Politicsel-mundo7d ago

PP Accuses PSOE of Corruption After Supreme Court Trial Week

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has launched accusations against the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) following the first week of a trial in the Supreme Court. PP spokespersons claim the PSOE established a corrupt system to protect illicit financial activities and demand accountability.

Spanish Socialists Request Suspension of 'Kitchen' Trial to Include Political Connections
Politicsel-mundo11d ago

Spanish Socialists Request Suspension of 'Kitchen' Trial to Include Political Connections

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has requested the National Court to suspend the 'Kitchen' trial, aiming to incorporate new evidence regarding political connections that implicate former Popular Party (PP) official María Dolores de Cospedal and the PP itself. The party, acting as a popular prosecution, seeks to ensure the PP is held accountable as a beneficiary of the alleged crimes.

PP Requests Electoral Board to Prohibit Digital DNI Voting
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia22d ago2 sources

PP Requests Electoral Board to Prohibit Digital DNI Voting

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has asked the Electoral Board to prevent voting with digital DNI (national identity document) in upcoming elections, arguing that without a QR code, the document's authenticity cannot be guaranteed.

Spanish PP and Cecot Discuss Tax Cuts and Labor Market
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Spanish PP and Cecot Discuss Tax Cuts and Labor Market

The Popular Party (PP) and the business association Cecot met to discuss boosting tax cuts, supporting self-employed individuals, and improving the labor market in Catalonia. They agreed on the need for better fiscal competitiveness but disagreed on the financing model.

Spain's PP Proposes Energy VAT Cut and Tax Relief Amid War
Politicsel-mundo1mo ago

Spain's PP Proposes Energy VAT Cut and Tax Relief Amid War

Spain's Popular Party (PP) leader Feijóo has proposed reducing the energy VAT to 10% for the duration of the war and offering €200 in income tax relief to mitigate the economic consequences of the war in Iran, presenting these measures to the government.

Madrid's PP Group Reorganizes, Strengthening Ayuso's Ally
Politicsel-mundo1mo ago

Madrid's PP Group Reorganizes, Strengthening Ayuso's Ally

A 'reorganization' within the Madrid regional parliament's Popular Party (PP) group is strengthening Carlos Díaz-Pache, a close ally of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, by promoting aligned profiles ahead of an election year, causing some internal dissent.

Spanish Political Landscape: PP and Vox Gain Ground
Politicsla-vanguardia5d ago

Spanish Political Landscape: PP and Vox Gain Ground

Analysis of Spanish politics indicates that the Popular Party (PP) and Vox are strengthening their majority, while the left-wing parties face a recession. Commentary also explores why a left-wing coalition might struggle to neutralize the conservative majority.

Koldo Case Investigation Continues in Spain
Politicsel-mundo10d ago

Koldo Case Investigation Continues in Spain

Spain's Popular Party (PP) is pressing forward with the "Koldo case" investigation, with Zapatero's associate scheduled to appear before the inquiry commission on Thursday, followed by Cerdán's wife and SEPI leadership next week. The case involves allegations of corruption related to mask contracts.

Alicante PP Delays Municipal Commission on 'Les Naus' Case
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Alicante PP Delays Municipal Commission on 'Les Naus' Case

For the second consecutive week, the Alicante Popular Party (PP) government has postponed the establishment of a municipal commission to investigate the 'Les Naus' case, downplaying its importance by stating it is not an 'investigation commission'.

Spain's Vox Party Secures First Regional Coalition Deal in Extremadura
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Spain's Vox Party Secures First Regional Coalition Deal in Extremadura

Spain's far-right Vox party has formed its first regional coalition government with the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Extremadura. The agreement includes Vox's controversial demand for "national priority" in policies, which has drawn sharp criticism from the national government and sparked internal debate within the PP.

Spanish Senate Summons Ábalos, Puente for Railway Accident Probe; Supreme Court Allows Written Testimony
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia21d ago2 sources

Spanish Senate Summons Ábalos, Puente for Railway Accident Probe; Supreme Court Allows Written Testimony

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has announced it will summon key figures, including Ábalos and Puente, to testify before a Senate investigation commission regarding the Adamuz and Gélida railway accidents that left 47 dead, vowing to "follow the money trail." Separately, the Supreme Court has granted Congress President Armengol and Minister Torres permission to submit written testimony instead of being interrogated as witnesses in the trial involving Ábalos.

Vox Aims to Overtake PP in Spanish Politics
Politicsla-vanguardia28d ago

Vox Aims to Overtake PP in Spanish Politics

The Vox party in Spain, led by Santiago Abascal, aims to achieve a "sorpasso" (overtake) the Popular Party (PP) and for Abascal to reach the presidency, though the article suggests they will not succeed.

PP Mayors Demand Negotiation on Local Funding from Sánchez
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

PP Mayors Demand Negotiation on Local Funding from Sánchez

Mayors from Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) are demanding that President Sánchez negotiate local funding in parallel with regional funding. They accuse the president of 'punishing' municipalities, many of which are governed by the PP, by withholding resources.

PP Youth Leader Resigns, Calls to Vote for Vox in Spain
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia1mo ago2 sources

PP Youth Leader Resigns, Calls to Vote for Vox in Spain

The Secretary General of Nuevas Generaciones, the youth wing of Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP), Carlo Angrisano, has resigned from his position and the party, urging voters to support Vox. He criticized the PP for fearing to lose votes more than defending what is right.

PP and Vox Reach Budget Agreement for Zaragoza
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

PP and Vox Reach Budget Agreement for Zaragoza

The Popular Party (PP) and Vox have reached a last-minute budget agreement for Zaragoza, allowing Mayor Natalia Chueca to secure approval for the city's largest-ever budget and avoid a vote of no confidence.