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17.07.2025

17.07.2025Montoro's Party Exit, Case Details Emerge

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 17.07.2025.

It displays 99 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.07.2025Montoro's Party Exit, Case Details Emerge
Montoro's corruption case dominated, beginning with his indictment for favoring gas companies. The PP initially defended him, but he resigned from the party as details of his team's 'modus operandi' emerged. This move placed the PP under renewed scrutiny. Concurrently, the European Union launched proceedings against Spain for obstructing BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell, a significant economic development. Social tensions in Torre Pacheco persisted, marked by a severe incident in La Isleta and the Interior Ministry's focus on far-right groups; a victim publicly distanced himself from extreme narratives. Additionally, the contentious debate over minor migrant distribution intensified as PP-led regions boycotted talks. Later in the day, large wildfires near Madrid prompted alerts and evacuations.
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06:10Torre Pacheco's Enduring Tension

Spanish media remains focused on the social tensions in Torre Pacheco, highlighted as a "ground zero" of unrest, with particular attention to the anxieties of first-generation immigrants. Reports indicate far-right groups are actively pursuing a "hot summer" of broader unrest, extending beyond the local "hunts," and utilizing platforms for racist disinformation (El Confidencial, El Mundo, infoLibre, Público, La Marea). Concurrently, the indictment of former Finance Minister Montoro and his team for allegedly benefiting gas companies continues to be reported (El País, RTVE, El Español).
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09:57Montoro Case Details Emerge

Spanish media continues its focus on corruption with detailed reporting on the "Montoro case," examining the former Finance Minister's team's role in alleged favoritism towards gas companies (El Periódico, Libertad Digital, El País). Concurrently, the contentious debate on migration policy intensifies as a key conference on distributing minor migrants failed to convene due to a boycott by PP-led communities (RTVE). Underlying social tensions in Torre Pacheco related to immigration and far-right activity also remain a topic (El Confidencial, El Mundo, infoLibre, Público).
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11:50Montoro's Party Exit

Spanish media prominently features the ongoing Montoro case, with the former Finance Minister resigning from the PP after his indictment, while his party downplays allegations (El Confidencial, Público, RTVE, El País, El Periódico). Concurrently, the European Union has launched proceedings against the Spanish government for impeding BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell (El Español, La Razón, 20minutos). Debates persist over minor migrant distribution as PP-led regions boycott talks (Libertad Digital).
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16:04Montoro's Party Departure

Spanish media continues its prominent coverage of the Montoro case, with the former Finance Minister formally resigning from the PP following his indictment (El País, Libertad Digital, RTVE, El Confidencial, Público). Concurrently, the European Union has intensified its proceedings against Spain over obstructing BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell (20minutos, El Español, La Razón). Separately, social tensions linked to immigration are highlighted by a severe incident in La Isleta, prompting Interior Ministry focus on far-right groups (El Mundo, El Periódico, infoLibre).
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20:07Montoro's Legal Labyrinth

The Spanish media continues its focus on the Montoro corruption case, with new details emerging on his team's 'modus operandi' and internal conflict within the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's office (El Periódico, Libertad Digital). Montoro denies the charges and has resigned from the PP (RTVE, El Confidencial), placing the party under renewed scrutiny regarding corruption (Público). Additionally, large wildfires near Madrid have prompted alerts and evacuations (El Mundo, 20minutos). The victim of the Torre Pacheco aggression has also publicly distanced himself from far-right narratives (El País).