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09.07.2025

09.07.2025Sánchez Confronted Corruption

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 09.07.2025.

It displays 146 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.07.2025Sánchez Confronted Corruption
On July 9, Spanish media focused on Prime Minister Sánchez's pivotal congressional appearance regarding escalating corruption cases. Early reports indicated his efforts to retain coalition support by conceding demands, even as judicial scrutiny around figures like Cerdán continued. Sánchez publicly admitted he considered resigning amidst the scandal but declared his resolve to "not throw in the towel," asserting his integrity. He unveiled a comprehensive state anti-corruption plan, comprising 15 measures developed with the OCDE, including new agencies and stricter penalties, framing corruption as a national crisis. The opposition, led by Feijóo, intensified attacks, questioning Sánchez's moral standing and linking him to wider allegations. Despite this, government-aligned outlets suggested Sánchez emerged strengthened, with his partners providing a "ballon of oxygen" to ensure legislative continuity.
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02:09Sánchez Secures Coalition Amidst Cerdán Case

Spanish media focuses on Prime Minister Sánchez's efforts to stabilize his government by acceding to demands from coalition partners, despite public criticisms, to ensure legislative continuity (El Español, La Razón, El Plural, RTVE, 20minutos). The "Cerdán case" remains a key discussion, with a payment endorsement (El Confidencial) and EU warnings on public contract corruption (infoLibre). Concurrently, the Paüls wildfire has devastated 3,200 hectares (El Periódico, La Vanguardia).
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05:02Sánchez's Legislative Crossroads

Spanish media reports on Prime Minister Sánchez's pivotal parliamentary appearance, with partners demanding robust anti-corruption actions to maintain legislative stability (infoLibre, RTVE, El Español, El Plural, La Razón). The Cerdán case continues, with a judge implicating Cerdán in facilitating contract rigging via Pardo de Vera (20minutos). Separately, Gaza's humanitarian crisis is highlighted (El País), alongside US-Qatar efforts for a truce (La Vanguardia). Concerns are also raised about Sánchez's expanded personal medical team (El Confidencial).
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El Mundo

Tercer encierro de los Sanfermines 2025 hoy 9 de julio

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El Mundo

Pedro Sánchez comparece en el Congreso para anunciar medidas contra la corrupción

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07:06Sánchez Faces Corruption Congress

Spanish media extensively covers Prime Minister Sánchez's pivotal appearance in Congress. Facing intense scrutiny amid escalating corruption cases involving figures like Ábalos and Koldo, Sánchez is expected to announce new anti-corruption measures (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El Periódico, Libertad Digital, RTVE, 20minutos). Coalition partners, while critical, are poised to demand robust actions for legislative stability, with Sánchez reportedly willing to concede most demands to retain their support (El Español, infoLibre, La Razón).
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07:49Sánchez's Anti-Corruption Vow

Spanish media reports extensively on Prime Minister Sánchez's declaration that he considered resigning amidst corruption allegations but decided against it, vowing to "not throw in the towel" (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, La Razón, Libertad Digital, Público, 20minutos). He announced plans for a new public agency and a state plan with 15 measures to independently combat corruption (El Periódico, RTVE). This comes as partners remain critical but uphold his government's continuity (El Español, infoLibre, El Mundo).
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08:59Sánchez's Anti-Corruption Stand

Spanish media reports extensively on Prime Minister Sánchez's congressional address, where he reaffirmed his decision to remain in office, stating he would "not throw in the towel" (La Vanguardia, El Confidencial, eldiario.es, La Razón). He detailed a state anti-corruption plan, including 15 measures developed with the OCDE, to combat what he termed a national crisis (El Periódico, infoLibre, RTVE, 20minutos, El Mundo). Political reactions varied among partners and opposition (El Plural, El Español, Público).
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10:35Sánchez's Resolve

Spanish media remains focused on Prime Minister Sánchez's congressional address, detailing his admission of considering resignation amid the Cerdán and Ábalos cases (El Español, RTVE, El Confidencial, eldiario.es). He reaffirmed his decision to stay, vowing not to "throw in the towel" (La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, La Razón). Sánchez announced 15 new anti-corruption measures, including harsher penalties and company blacklists, framed as a national crisis response (El Periódico, RTVE, El Mundo, infoLibre, 20minutos).
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12:07Sánchez Defies Corruption Storm

Spanish media extensively covers Prime Minister Sánchez's continued response to corruption allegations. He admitted contemplating resignation but reaffirmed his resolve to stay, vowing not to "throw in the towel" (RTVE, El Confidencial, eldiario.es, La Razón, La Vanguardia). Sánchez detailed a 15-measure anti-corruption plan, presenting corruption as a national crisis (Público, RTVE, infoLibre, 20minutos). The opposition, including Feijóo, intensified attacks, questioning his integrity (El Español).
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19:04Sánchez's Resolve Amid Prostitution Allegations

Spanish media continues to focus on Prime Minister Sánchez's congressional address on corruption. Sánchez admitted contemplating resignation but reaffirmed his resolve to stay, presenting a 15-measure anti-corruption plan (RTVE, eldiario.es, Público, infoLibre). A key development is the intensified opposition attack, with Feijóo explicitly linking Sánchez to prostitution allegations (El País, El Español, El Confidencial). Despite this, some outlets suggest Sánchez emerged strengthened from the session (El Plural).
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