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Spanish Senate Censures Transport Minister Óscar Puente Over Rail Disruptions

The vote raises pressure on the government without compelling his dismissal.

Overview

  • The Senate approved the PP motion by 150–105 with five abstentions, constituting Puente’s third censure.
  • PP, Vox, UPN and Junts voted in favor, ERC abstained, and PSOE and Sumar opposed alongside other left allies.
  • The reproval cites summer rail incidents, delays and alleged underinvestment, as well as criticism of Puente’s combative public conduct.
  • PSOE defended his management, highlighting major investment, the purchase of 500 new trains and a claimed average delay under 30 minutes.
  • The approved text outlines an eight‑point plan the PP pledges to implement if it governs, including emergency passenger support, a funded ‘shock’ plan and audits of critical signaling and safety systems.