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Spanish Congress Reproves Equality Minister as Sánchez Sends Navy Ship to Aid Gaza Flotilla

An alternative majority exposed fragile alliances across Sánchez's investiture bloc.

Overview

  • The chamber voted 170–162 with 16 abstentions to censure Equality Minister Ana Redondo over failures in anti‑abuse bracelets, with PP, Vox and UPN in favor as ERC, Junts, CC and BNG abstained.
  • In the same plenary, a Junts proposal on immigration advanced on the back of PP and Vox votes, underscoring the emergence of an alternative majority on sensitive policy.
  • Pedro Sánchez said a Spanish naval patrol ship would depart from Cartagena to assist the humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza and conduct rescues if required, with military sources pointing to the Furor P‑46 as the available vessel.
  • Congress president Francina Armengol kept a minute of silence focused on Palestinian victims after rejecting changes to include Israeli victims, and Vox deputies walked out calling the tribute a farce.
  • JuntsJordi Turull warned the government to deliver “disruptive” results or risk losing support, as regional tensions persisted with the PP‑led Mesa of Les Corts blocking a motion related to Carlos Mazón’s voluntary testimony.