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15.12.2025

The Day Sánchez Defended His Government Amidst Scandals

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 15.12.2025.

It displays 153 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.12.2025The Day Sánchez Defended His Government Amidst Scandals
The day's news in Spain began with ongoing coverage of far-right candidate José Antonio Kast's victory in Chile's presidential election, making him the first ultranationalist president since Pinochet's dictatorship. This was a continuation of late-night reporting from the previous day.

Later in the morning, Spanish media shifted focus to Prime Minister Sánchez's year-end balance statement. Delivered amidst growing sexual harassment and corruption scandals affecting the PSOE, Sánchez defended the party's "contundencia" against abuses and committed to finishing the legislature, dismissing early elections. He also announced a national transport pass for 60 euros/month. Reports later confirmed the upcoming departure of Pilar Alegría as government spokesperson.
15.12.2025
00:06
00:14

00:15 (23:15)Kast's Chilean Triumph

Spanish media focuses on the latest developments in Chile's presidential election. Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast has reportedly won by a significant margin, securing the presidency for the first time since the end of the dictatorship (RTVE, El Confidencial, El País, eldiario.es). This victory marks a notable shift in the political landscape of Chile. Concurrently, the clash between the Church and the Spanish Government continues to draw attention (La Razón).
05:04
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05:57
20 Minutos

El PP superaría a toda la izquierda en Extremadura, pero dependería de Vox para gobernar

05:57 (04:57 in your timezone)
06:04

06:06 (05:06)Vox Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Irregularities

Spanish media focuses on the ongoing controversy surrounding Vox, with new revelations suggesting the party's awareness of "irregularities" within the Revuelta association, which they are now accusing of fraud (El Mundo, La Razón). This comes as projections indicate the PP might need Vox's support to govern in Extremadura (20minutos, El País). Separately, allegations of commission schemes related to public credit facilitation are also gaining attention (El Español).
06:28
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08:55

09:37 (08:37)Kast's Rise in Chile

Spanish media continues to focus on far-right candidate José Antonio Kast's decisive victory in Chile's presidential election, making him the first ultranationalist president since Pinochet's dictatorship (RTVE, El Confidencial, Libertad Digital). Concurrently, the controversy surrounding Vox and alleged irregularities within the Revuelta association remains a key topic, with new reports detailing the party's awareness (El Mundo, La Razón).
09:43
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20 Minutos

El PP sumaría más que toda la izquierda en Extremadura pero seguiría necesitando a Vox para gobernar

11:59 (10:59 in your timezone)
11:59
12:07
12:07

12:08 (11:08)Sánchez's Year-End Balance Amidst Scandals

Spanish media focuses on Prime Minister Sánchez's year-end balance statement, delivered amidst growing sexual harassment and corruption scandals affecting the PSOE (RTVE, El País, La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, El Periódico). Concurrently, the victory of far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in Chile continues to draw attention, marking him as the first ultranationalist leader since Pinochet's dictatorship (La Marea, eldiario.es, El Confidencial).
12:14
12:15
12:21
20 Minutos

El PP sumaría más que toda la izquierda en Extremadura pero seguiría necesitando a Vox

12:21 (11:21 in your timezone)
12:22
12:22
12:22
12:22
12:52

12:53 (11:53)Sánchez Stands Firm Amidst Scandals

Spanish media widely reports on Prime Minister Sánchez's statements regarding sexual harassment and corruption scandals within the PSOE, where he defends the party's "contundencia" and commits to finishing the legislature (RTVE, El País, La Vanguardia, infoLibre, El Periódico, La Razón). He also announced a national transport pass for ",60 a month (El Confidencial, El País). Meanwhile, the conservative press criticizes his early year-end balance (Libertad Digital).
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13:41
20 Minutos

Sánchez dice que seguirá la legislatura pese a los casos de acoso sexual y tramas de corrupción en el PSOE: "Hemos cometido errores, como todos"

13:41 (12:41 in your timezone)
13:49
13:49

13:51 (12:51)Sánchez Stands Firm: No Early Elections

Spanish media continues to report on Prime Minister Sánchez's commitment to completing the legislature despite ongoing sexual harassment and corruption scandals within the PSOE (El Mundo, RTVE, El Español, 20minutos, Público, La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, La Razón, El País, El Periódico). He defends the party's "contundencia" and makes an autocriticism of errors, while dismissing early elections. Additionally, the new headline from El Confidencial highlights Sánchez's announcement of a national transport pass for 60 euros/month, without including AVE.
13:57
20 Minutos

Sánchez dice que tiene "energía" para llegar a 2027, no cambiará el Gobierno y "aguantará" las "campañas de acoso y mentiras"

13:57 (12:57 in your timezone)
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15:49 (14:49)Sánchez Stands Firm, Meets Junqueras

Spanish media continues to focus on Prime Minister Sánchez's commitment to completing the legislature, with new reports highlighting his meeting with Junqueras and his dismissal of early elections or a government reshuffle (El Mundo, RTVE, El Confidencial, El Español, 20minutos, El País, La Vanguardia, La Razón, Público). Sánchez attributes ongoing criticism to 'harassment campaigns' while acknowledging 'errors.' The opposition, led by PP, demands explanations and challenges Díaz to resign.
16:03
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20:06

20:07 (19:07)Sánchez Stands Firm, Eyes Budget Support

Prime Minister Sánchez reiterates his commitment to completing the legislature until 2027, dismissing early elections or government reshuffles. He addresses ongoing 'harassment campaigns' and corruption allegations, emphasizing 'zero tolerance' while seeking support from Junts for budget agreements (RTVE, eldiario.es, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, El Periódico, El Español, 20minutos, Público, La Razón, El Confidencial). Additionally, the Ministry of Health reaches a pre-agreement to suspend a healthcare strike (El País, El Plural).
20:28
20 Minutos

Sánchez dice que tiene "energía" para llegar a 2027, no cambiará el Ejecutivo y "aguantará" las "campañas de acoso y mentiras"

20:28 (19:28 in your timezone)
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22:10

22:58 (21:58)Sánchez Stands Firm, Alegría Departs

Prime Minister Sánchez reaffirms his commitment to completing the legislature until 2027, dismissing early elections and addressing 'harassment campaigns' while seeking continued support from allies. He also confirms the upcoming departure of Pilar Alegría as government spokesperson, with a woman expected to be named as her successor (El Mundo, RTVE, La Razón, 20minutos, Público, infoLibre, La Vanguardia, El Plural, eldiario.es, El Periódico). The opposition, led by Ayuso, demands stronger action against Sánchez (El Confidencial).