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Spain Faces Intensifying Political and Governance Challenges

Corruption in a corporate bailout, unresolved blackout inquiries, and regional-government clashes strain Spain's leadership and institutional cohesion.

El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez (d), saluda al presidente del Banco Sabadell, Josep Oliu (i), durante la 40 Reunió Cercle d'Economia, en el Palau de Congresos de Cataluña, a 5 de mayo de 2025, en Barcelona, Cataluña (España). La edición de este
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court is investigating confirmed insider leaks during the 2020 Air Europa bailout, revealing influence-peddling and expedited decision-making.
  • A nationwide blackout on April 28 remains under investigation, with sabotage and cyberattack theories still being explored, while the government defends its renewable energy policies.
  • Regional governments are criticizing Madrid's response to disaster relief and migration policies, with Valencia's leader accusing the central government of contributing no funds to flood recovery efforts.
  • Andalusia has filed a constitutional challenge against the allocation of unaccompanied migrant minors, calling the distribution criteria unjust and politically motivated.
  • Catalonia has proposed new energy infrastructure, including high-capacity interconnections and reversible hydroelectric plants, to enhance grid stability and prevent future blackouts.