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4th May 2026

Nail in coffin?

The Koldo corruption case concluded on Wednesday in Madrid, with
evidence from its three main characters: former transport minister
José Luis Ábalos, his ex-aide Koldo García and businessman Víctor de Aldama

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Former minister
José Luis Ábalos

8th May 2026

Awaiting a response

The awkward timing of Spain’s request for EU protection against
American sanctions as Madrid simultaneously faces a legal
showdown with Brussels over its discriminatory property tax rules

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Pedro Sanchez

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5th June  2026

A hasty retraction

After demanding a tougher EU stance on Beijing's massive trade
deficit, Madrid quickly performs a diplomatic u-turn to protect
critical Chinese investments

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Pedro Sanchez and
Xi Jinping

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12th June  2026

Is the pope a Catholic?

Despite the Pope's progressive image, his deep conservative
dogma puts him fundamentally at odds with modern Spain

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Pope Leo XIV

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