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01.09.2025

01.09.2025The day Sánchez accused judges of political actions

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 01.09.2025.

It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.09.2025The day Sánchez accused judges of political actions
Spanish media initially covered ongoing domestic political and legal controversies, including PP corruption cases and new legal proceedings concerning a USB drive. Catalan politics featured prominently with Salvador Illa's criticism of Madrid and his upcoming meeting with Puigdemont in Brussels, impacting budget negotiations. Internationally, headlines noted China’s consolidation of a power axis against Trump and EU challenges regarding Ukraine.
As the day progressed, the escalating political confrontation between Feijóo and Sánchez intensified. Feijóo proposed legal reforms to mandate early elections if the government failed to approve the State Budget multiple times. Significant humanitarian news also emerged, with an earthquake in Afghanistan and the return of a Gaza aid flotilla due to adverse weather.
The evening was dominated by Prime Minister Sánchez's public statements. He accused judges of "doing politics" in cases affecting his inner circle, framing these trials as a "dirty war," a move that marked a significant escalation in political discourse.
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05:29New Domestic Legal Inquiries

Spanish media maintains focus on domestic political and legal controversies. Reports detail the continued scrutiny of the PP's corruption cases in Madrid and Murcia (infoLibre), new legal proceedings regarding a USB drive (La Razón), and government motives for a migrant center's operation (El Plural). Internationally, newspapers highlight China's efforts to consolidate a power axis with Russia and India against Trump (El País, La Vanguardia), alongside discussions on EU security guarantees for Ukraine (El Periódico).
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08:33Illa's Brussels Meeting

Spanish media prominently features evolving domestic political developments, particularly around Catalonia. Salvador Illa criticizes Madrid for "privileges" and Ayuso for "fiscal selfishness" (El Periódico), ahead of his key meeting with Puigdemont in Brussels (RTVE). Internationally, critical coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict intensifies, with reports detailing "ethnic cleansing and Zionist violence" in the West Bank (El Salto) and the "death of press freedom in Israel" (Público). Domestic corruption inquiries (infoLibre, La Razón) remain.
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10:44Political Showdown Rekindles

Spanish media foregrounds the escalating political confrontation between Feijóo and Sánchez as the political course recommences (El Confidencial). Alongside ongoing domestic corruption cases (infoLibre) and legal inquiries (La Razón), attention also turns to government motives regarding a migrant center (El Plural). Internationally, the Gaza conflict remains a focal point, with particular emphasis on the condemnation of journalist killings (El Salto) and scrutiny over humanitarian aid reporting (Libertad Digital).

13:07Budget Standoff Leads to Election Reform Push

Spanish media is largely focused on domestic political developments, particularly around the national budget. Feijóo's party proposes legal and constitutional reforms to mandate early elections if the government fails to approve the State Budget multiple times (El Confidencial, La Razón, Público). Meanwhile, Moncloa interprets the recent Illa-Puigdemont meeting as a positive step towards securing budget approval (El Español). Sánchez also unveils new measures for a State Pact on climate change and emergencies (El Periódico, El Plural).
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18:34Feijóo's Budget-Linked Election Call

Spanish media remains focused on domestic political developments, particularly Feijóo's reiterated proposal for a legal reform mandating early elections if the government fails to approve the State Budget (El Confidencial, La Razón, Público). The government sees the Illa-Puigdemont meeting as a step towards securing budget approval (El Español). Internationally, escalating tensions are reported, with Venezuela warning the US against aggression (El País) and European leaders vowing to defend against Russia (El Periódico).
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20:39Sánchez Accuses Judges

Spanish media heavily features Prime Minister Sánchez's recent public statements, where he accuses judges of "doing politics" in ongoing cases affecting his inner circle and the Attorney General (El Confidencial, El Periódico, Público, RTVE). He frames these trials as a "dirty war." While Libertad Digital describes a "haggard Sánchez" defensively affirming his public presence, other domestic political discussions persist, including Feijóo's proposal for early elections if the budget isn't approved (La Razón).
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