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11.06.2025Day the Final Parliamentary Duel Erupted

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 11.06.2025.

It displays 134 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.06.2025Day the Final Parliamentary Duel Erupted
The final parliamentary control session before summer recess became a fierce confrontation between Sánchez and Feijóo, with the opposition leader calling the prime minister "a danger to democracy" while Sánchez defended Attorney General García Ortiz against "criminals." The clash escalated the government's declared war on judges from the previous day.

By afternoon, Spanish media announced a breakthrough in Gibraltar negotiations, with Spain, the UK, and EU reaching agreement to eliminate the border fence after five years of post-Brexit talks. The deal promises mobility for 15,000 workers and removal of goods controls.

Evening brought new corruption revelations as UCO recordings implicated PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán in commission payments from the Koldo case. The party denied evidence despite recorded conversations. Meanwhile, judges intensified protests against Justice Minister Bolaños's reforms, threatening strikes over what they term attacks on judicial independence.
11.06.2025

00:24Ábalos House Searched for Kickback Evidence

The newspapers report on police searching Ábalos's home for evidence of construction contract adjudications in exchange for "economic compensation" (20minutos). The government escalates its confrontation with the judiciary, with officials stating there are "things difficult to understand" about Judge Hurtado's handling of the Attorney General García Ortiz case (El País). Conservative leader Feijóo revives his alliance with Valencia's Mazón, seeking 13,000 key endorsements for his internal party battle with Madrid's Ayuso (El Plural, Público). The European Commission criticizes Spain's amnesty law, calling it a "self-amnesty" that seeks to "shield" the government (Libertad Digital). International coverage focuses on Trump's immigration raids in Los Angeles, with orders to "simply go out and arrest illegal foreigners" causing panic through deportations and arrests at cafeterias and factories (El Periódico, El Mundo).
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05:31Villarejo Tapes Expose PP-Police Coordination

The newspapers report on new Villarejo recordings revealing coordinated efforts between police and PP leadership to prevent Catalan independence, with the commissioner telling PP's Catalonia chief that illegal operations aimed to stop independentists from gaining absolute majority in 2012 (El País). Multiple outlets criticize PP's refusal to condemn these revelations, with El Plural stating the party remains "incapable of escaping the mafia" (El Plural). Meanwhile, medical leave rates among young workers have surged, nearly doubling those of older employees (El Confidencial). The European Commission reportedly criticizes Constitutional Court president Conde-Pumpido as undermining his position through support for the amnesty law (Libertad Digital). Prime Minister Sánchez returns to Congress facing mounting scandals including new Leire Díez recordings and the Attorney General's prosecution (RTVE). International coverage focuses on Trump's escalating confrontation with California, with military deployment in Los Angeles and threats of "equal or greater force" against resistant cities (El Mundo, La Vanguardia).
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El Mundo

Último cara a cara entre Sánchez y Feijóo del curso político

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07:21Sánchez Backs Prosecutor Against "Criminals"

The newspapers report on a fierce parliamentary confrontation between Prime Minister Sánchez and opposition leader Feijóo over Attorney General García Ortiz's prosecution. Sánchez defended García Ortiz by stating the government "will always be with prosecutors" against "criminals," while Feijóo called Sánchez "a danger to democracy" and demanded García Ortiz's dismissal for his silence on the case (El País, RTVE, 20minutos). The clash occurred during the final control session of the political term, with both leaders engaging in what sources describe as a heated face-to-face exchange. Meanwhile, the PP announced it will use its Senate majority to eliminate the possibility of dissolving Francoist associations (El Plural). Economic news focuses on Barcelona's El Prat airport expansion, with reports of 3.2 billion euros investment expected to add two points to Catalonia's GDP and create 80,000 jobs (El Periódico).
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09:38Sánchez-Feijóo Final Showdown

The newspapers report on an escalating confrontation between Prime Minister Sánchez and opposition leader Feijóo during the final parliamentary control session, with Feijóo calling Sánchez "a danger to democracy" while Sánchez defended Attorney General García Ortiz against "criminals" (El País, RTVE, Público, El Confidencial, La Razón). The clash intensified over García Ortiz's prosecution, with Sánchez closing ranks behind prosecutors who "pursue criminals" and Feijóo demanding the Attorney General's dismissal. Meanwhile, a Madrid court ordered the government to investigate Sánchez's role in the Air Europa bailout related to his wife Begoña Gómez's business dealings (20minutos). The political term concludes with both leaders engaging in what sources describe as a fierce face-to-face confrontation over corruption allegations and democratic governance.
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11:53Judges Revolt Against Government

The newspapers report on a judicial revolt against the government, with judges and prosecutors staging massive protests and threatening strikes over Justice Minister Bolaños's reforms, which they claim threaten judicial independence (El Periódico, Libertad Digital). The head of the Judicial Council criticized "intolerable pressures" on Supreme Court members that "undermine" judicial power (20minutos). Meanwhile, the political confrontation intensifies as Sánchez continues defending Attorney General García Ortiz while Feijóo maintains his accusation that the president is "a danger to democracy" (El País, RTVE). The Conflict of Interest Office must now investigate whether Begoña Gómez's connections influenced the Air Europa bailout (La Razón). In a separate scandal, the Tourism Director General was dismissed for hitting a councilman's husband with a bottle (El Salto).

15:06Gibraltar Breakthrough After Five Years

The newspapers report on a historic breakthrough with the EU, Spain and UK reaching a political agreement on Gibraltar's post-Brexit status after five years of negotiations (El Periódico, RTVE). Meanwhile, Sánchez ends parliamentary control sessions until September with his cryptic "I bring apples" comment, avoiding further confrontations (El Confidencial). The judicial crisis deepens as the Judicial Council president criticizes "intolerable pressures" on the Supreme Court that "undermine" judicial power (20minutos), while the Conflict of Interest Office must investigate whether Sánchez influenced the Air Europa bailout (La Razón). The political standoff continues with ongoing disputes over Attorney General García Ortiz's prosecution.
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18:04Gibraltar Border Fence Falls

The newspapers report on a historic breakthrough in Gibraltar negotiations, with Spain, the UK, and the EU reaching a post-Brexit agreement that will eliminate the border fence (La Verja) after five years of talks (El Confidencial, El Español, El País, infoLibre, La Razón, RTVE). The deal will remove goods controls between Gibraltar and the EU through Spain and ensure mobility for 15,000 workers. Meanwhile, Barcelona's court applied the amnesty law to 35 people prosecuted for preparing Catalonia's 1-O independence referendum (El Periódico). The judicial crisis continues as the Judicial Council president maintains criticism of "intolerable pressures" on the Supreme Court that "undermine" judicial power (20minutos).
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21:05Santos Cerdán Caught in Koldo Recordings

The newspapers report on new evidence in the Koldo corruption case implicating PSOE's Santos Cerdán in commission payments, based on recordings from Koldo García according to UCO police reports delivered to the Supreme Court (El Periódico, La Razón, 20minutos). The PSOE denies the allegations, stating Cerdán "never received a commission" despite the recorded evidence (Libertad Digital). Anti-corruption prosecutors argue Koldo's devices were "used to plan crimes," while the case expands to include data collection against judges and prosecutors for the party's Ferraz headquarters (El Español). Meanwhile, judicial protests intensify against government reforms, with judges threatening strikes over what they view as attacks on judicial independence (El Plural, Público).
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