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11.12.2024

11.12.2024The day judges became opposition

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 11.12.2024.

It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.12.2024The day judges became opposition
Following Assad's fall, coverage shifted from Damascus celebrations to Russia's strategic moves through Turkey to maintain influence in Syria. The power vacuum dominated morning headlines until domestic politics took center stage.

Sánchez escalated confrontation with judiciary institutions, claiming judges were acting as opposition and accusing PP of having privileged access to judicial information. This coincided with diplomatic tensions over Spain's absence at Notre Dame's reopening.

Junts maintained pressure on government finances, with Nogueras demanding "move your ass" in Congress regarding Catalan funding. The Treasury acknowledged difficulties in extending energy company taxes, while fishing quotas negotiations concluded with 66% reduction for Mediterranean fleet.

By evening, reports emerged that Sánchez might continue governing without 2025 budgets, as coalition partners began adjusting expectations.
11.12.2024

05:05Russia seeks Turkish lifeline in Syria

The newspapers report on Syria's post-Assad dynamics, with Russia leveraging Turkey to maintain influence (El Mundo), while families search for Sednaya prison inmates missing since 2013 (RTVE). In domestic politics, budget negotiations face new hurdles as Junts and Podemos cool expectations (eldiario.es), while reports emerge of a Ministry of Economy warning about Mercosur's impact on agriculture (El Confidencial).
05:19
07:03
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09:11

09:13Spain's empty chair at Notre Dame

The newspapers report on a diplomatic incident at Notre Dame's reopening, where Spain lacked representation due to tensions between the government and the Royal House (El Periódico). Church-related coverage extends to reports of a 55% increase in tax revenue from religious donations despite declining faithful numbers (infoLibre). Budget negotiations remain tense, with Junts maintaining pressure on Sánchez (La Razón, Libertad Digital) while the government accepts a 66% cut in Mediterranean fishing quotas (20minutos).
11:03

12:33Puigdemont's ultimatum meets Feijóo's courtship

The newspapers report on Puigdemont's heightened pressure on Sánchez, with Junts issuing direct challenges in Congress (El Plural, eldiario.es). Opposition leader Feijóo seizes this moment to court Junts, highlighting previous warnings about Sánchez's reliability (La Razón, eldiario.es). Meanwhile, reports emerge of educational decline in Catalonia, with both Catalan language and mathematics showing significant regression over the past decade (El Periódico).
13:27
15:19

15:37Sánchez takes on the judges

The newspapers report on escalating tension between Sánchez and the judiciary, with the PM suggesting judges are acting as opposition and accusing the PP of having privileged access to judicial information (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, El Español, La Razón). In parallel coverage, King Felipe VI addresses Italian parliament about historical memory (El Mundo), while Madrid's healthcare spending remains the lowest per capita in Spain (El Salto).
16:23
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19:43

19:45Post-Assad Syria seeks stability

The newspapers report on Syria's post-Assad uncertainty, with rebel leaders attempting to reassure foreign governments (El País). In domestic politics, new reports indicate Sánchez might continue governing without 2025 budgets (La Razón), while the Treasury contemplates extending energy company taxes by decree (El Periódico). A new fishing agreement reduces capture days but adds sustainability incentives (RTVE), as Sánchez continues his confrontation with judiciary institutions (20minutos).
22:15

23:13Moncloa's war on rebel fascism

The newspapers report on Sánchez's government confronting both right-wing opposition and judicial tensions, with Moncloa calling to combat "rebel fascism" promoted by Ayuso and Vox (El Plural). In business coverage, major Spanish companies Santander, ACS, and Ferrovial are identified as having the most subsidiaries in tax havens (El Salto). Health authorities question widespread Omeprazol prescription, stating half of elderly users lack proper indication (El Periódico).