09:20⇢Europe Breaks American Chains While Syria Bleeds Again
⌨The newspapers report on Europe's military independence, with the EU accelerating defense plans amidst perceived US distancing (El País, El Español). Defense spending increases are straining Spain's 2025 budget and affecting future years (El Español). Ukraine's uncertain future without US support is highlighted (20minutos). In domestic politics, former minister Ábalos faces scrutiny over appointments of women associates (El Confidencial), while Junts blocks workday reduction legislation proposed by Labor Minister Díaz (El Salto). Meanwhile, headlines cover renewed violence in Syria, described as "the new Syria" with reports of entire families being killed (El Mundo).