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02.03.2025Europe Without America's Shield

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 02.03.2025.

It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.03.2025Europe Without America's Shield
Following the Trump-Zelensky fallout, European powers moved to fill the strategic vacuum. British and French leadership emerged in the morning with proposals for a joint peace initiative. By afternoon, Starmer and Macron presented their plan to European leaders, acknowledging some nations' reluctance to participate.

Von der Leyen called for increased defense spending and military preparedness. The coalition solidified in the evening, with concrete military aid proposals including 5,000 missiles for Ukraine. King Felipe VI aligned Spain with the initiative during the Mobile World Congress dinner.

In domestic developments, Barcelona's technology conference expanded beyond city limits. The DANA investigation revealed new details about Chinese victims, while Catalonia faced a tragic carnival night with eight road fatalities.
02.03.2025

04:04Britain Steps Into Ukraine Void

The newspapers report on UK's emerging leadership role in European support for Ukraine following the Trump-Zelensky fallout. UK's Starmer meets with Zelenski ahead of a European leaders' summit in London (El Periódico, El Español, El Confidencial), while Macron proposes EU nuclear deterrence. Spanish media highlights European panic over the failed Trump meeting (Público). In Valencia, mass protests continue demanding Mazón's resignation over DANA management (RTVE, 20minutos).
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09:40Europe Builds Ukraine Shield

The newspapers expand on European initiatives following the Trump-Zelensky fallout. Starmer prepares a peace plan with France and other countries (El Confidencial), while Macron proposes joint EU nuclear deterrence (El Español). Zelensky seeks to salvage US relations while maintaining European support (El País). Domestically, Valencia's PP faces potential relegation to fourth position under Mazón's leadership (El Plural, eldiario.es), while Barcelona prepares to host its largest Mobile World Congress focusing on AI and 5G (El Periódico).
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13:22London-Paris Peace Plan for Kiev

The newspapers expand on European diplomatic initiatives following the Trump-Zelensky crisis. UK's Starmer and France are preparing a Ukraine peace plan to present to Trump (El Confidencial, El Español). Meanwhile, deadly incidents mark Spain's carnival season, with five fatalities reported in Catalonian road accidents (El Periódico). A rent strike movement is gaining attention with tenant pickets organizing (Libertad Digital), while new details emerge about Chinese families affected by the DANA floods (El Mundo).
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16:39Starmer's European Shield Push

The newspapers expand on Starmer's European defense initiative. Multiple sources report on his call for urgent European security measures, describing it as a "unique moment for this generation" (El Confidencial, El Español, La Vanguardia). In parallel coverage, Barcelona's hotels report Mobile World Congress spillover effects reaching metropolitan areas (El Periódico), while a judicial controversy erupts in Balearic Islands over Catalan language requirements for nurses (El Mundo).
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20:03Europe's Coalition Without Hesitants

The newspapers report on a Franco-British peace initiative for Ukraine, with Starmer announcing a new international coalition (El Confidencial, El Español, La Vanguardia, El Periódico, Público). The plan includes significant military aid, with over 5,000 missiles for Ukraine (La Razón). Some coalition members express doubts, with Starmer indicating the initiative will proceed without hesitant partners (El Confidencial, El Español). Spain's King Felipe VI voiced solidarity with Ukraine during the Mobile World Congress dinner (El Mundo).
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23:18Europe Plans Without Trump

The newspapers expand on Europe's response to Trump's Ukraine stance. European leaders agreed to work on a peace plan, with UK and France taking the lead (El País, El Confidencial, El Salto, Público). Meanwhile, extensive coverage follows the Oscar ceremony's red carpet, with Spanish actress Paz Vega's appearance and comments on Karla Sofía Gascón drawing attention (El Mundo, RTVE, La Vanguardia, El Periódico). Netanyahu's stance on aid distribution receives limited coverage (La Marea).