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07.07.2025

07.07.2025Corruption's Spreading Roots, Funds Withheld

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 07.07.2025.

It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.07.2025Corruption's Spreading Roots, Funds Withheld
Spanish media continued extensive coverage of the Koldo corruption scandal. Morning reports detailed deepening judicial scrutiny, with new imputations for figures like Isabel Pardo de Vera and overwhelming evidence cited against Koldo and Ábalos. Prime Minister Sánchez responded by announcing a "powerful" package of anti-corruption measures for Congress, while his government continued to navigate internal PSOE divisions. The Popular Party reinforced Feijóo's leadership, clarifying a commitment to repeat elections rather than form a coalition with Vox. A significant development in the afternoon was the European Union's decision to freeze over a billion euros in recovery funds to Spain, citing non-compliance with agreed reforms such as the diesel tax. This external financial pressure added a new dimension to the government's challenges as the corruption investigation expanded.
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04:31Sánchez's Deepening Troubles

Spanish media highlights deepening challenges for Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE government. Internal party divisions surface, with leaders questioning his strategy while others demand his continuation (El País). Reports suggest Sánchez overlooks a perceived government "implosion" (El Confidencial) amidst ongoing Koldo corruption revelations (La Razón). Conversely, the Popular Party reinforces Feijóo's strengthened leadership and reiterated commitment to a "solo government" (RTVE, 20minutos).
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07:43Sánchez's Troubled Waters

Spanish media continues to highlight the deepening challenges for Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE government. Internal party divisions persist, with prominent figures debating his leadership (El País). Reports detail internal shifts, including women within the PSOE forcing Paco Salazar's exit (El Plural). Concurrently, the Koldo corruption scandal remains prominent, with new reports citing overwhelming evidence against key figures (Libertad Digital, La Razón), alongside analyses of Sánchez's alleged detachment (El Confidencial).
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11:12Corruption's Expanding Reach

Spanish media heavily features new developments in the Koldo corruption scandal. The National Court has summoned Isabel Pardo de Vera as an accused (El Periódico), while reports cite overwhelming evidence against Koldo and Ábalos (Libertad Digital, La Razón). Amidst these revelations, Prime Minister Sánchez announced a "powerful" package of anti-corruption measures for Congress (20minutos), and Sumar proposed creating an Anti-Corruption Office (El Plural). This underscores increasing pressure on the government regarding corruption.
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12:48Corruption's Judicial Web Expands

Spanish media remains heavily focused on the evolving Koldo corruption scandal. The National Court has now formally indicted Isabel Pardo de Vera and an ex-director of Roads for alleged irregular tenders (El Plural, RTVE). Further reports detail a businessman's admission of a "donation" to Ábalos' foundation, implicating Koldo as a commission agent (La Razón), while other figures deny business partnerships with Cerdán (El Confidencial, Público). Prime Minister Sánchez's proposed anti-corruption measures continue to be discussed (20minutos), as the scandal's network broadens (El Mundo).
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15:06Judicial Scrutiny on Cerdán

Spanish media continues to focus on the evolving Koldo corruption scandal, with new judicial scrutiny. A judge reportedly disbelieves testimonies related to Cerdán, leading to passport withdrawal for Antxon Alonso (El Confidencial, El Periódico). Investigations continue, with a former executive denying firing in the Cerdán case (Público, El Plural, La Razón). Concurrently, the Popular Party clarifies its commitment to repeat elections before forming a coalition government with Vox (El Español, 20minutos, RTVE).

17:52EU Fund Freeze Hits Spain

Spanish media is heavily reporting on the European Union's decision to freeze or cut approximately 1.0-1.1 billion euros in recovery funds to Spain. Multiple outlets cite Brussels' non-compliance with agreed milestones, specifically mentioning the failure to implement a diesel tax and other reforms as reasons for the reduction (El Confidencial, El Español, El Periódico, 20minutos). Concurrently, judicial developments in the Koldo corruption case continue, with new summonses issued (El Plural).
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22:55Brussels Withholds Spain's Funds

Spanish media remains preoccupied with the European Union's decision to freeze over a billion euros in recovery funds to Spain, citing non-compliance with reforms like the diesel tax (20minutos, El Confidencial, El Español). Domestically, the Sánchez government faces challenges from its partners demanding more assertive action (El Plural). The Koldo corruption investigation continues, with authorities seeking to track Santos Cerdán's assets (La Razón). Political sparring intensifies, as the PSOE accuses the opposition leader of aligning with the far-right (RTVE).