Overview
- After the Extremadura high court rejected recusals, the Badajoz court reactivated the case and scheduled the trial for May 28 to June 4.
- Miguel Ángel Gallardo renounced his Extremadura seat, relinquishing any privilege of aforamiento and confirming the case will proceed in the provincial court.
- David Sánchez and Gallardo face influence‑peddling and prevarication charges pressed by the popular accusation led by Manos Limpias, which seeks three‑year sentences, while prosecutors argue for acquittal.
- Carmela López was elected to lead the Lugo provincial council with PSdeG‑BNG votes plus José Tomé’s ballot; the PPdeG condemned the deal as a “pacto guarro” as the BNG defended removing Tomé from any responsibility.
- At the CPFF, leaders from Madrid, Galicia, Castilla‑La Mancha and Murcia attacked the reform as favoring Catalonia; Montero emphasized optional adoption, bilateral talks and a €21 billion package that includes €4.7 billion preassigned to Catalonia.