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18.11.2024

18.11.2024The day coalition taxes drowned in flood blame

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 18.11.2024.

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

18.11.2024The day coalition taxes drowned in flood blame
Morning coverage centered on mounting engineering criticism of Minister Ribera's hydraulic infrastructure management, while Mazón faced new revelations about direct contracts to Gürtel-linked constructors for flood recovery. CIS polls showed PSOE gaining ground as PP suffered from DANA aftermath.

By afternoon, Mazón dismissed Tourism Minister Montes over flood response, while King Felipe VI appointed two women to senior Royal House positions. Coalition tensions peaked as cross-vetoes between government partners sank proposed banking and energy taxes.

Evening brought last-minute negotiations to save the fiscal reform package, with PSOE promising ERC, Bildu, and BNG extended energy taxes and modified banking levies. Meanwhile, Sánchez engaged with Von der Leyen to unlock Ribera's EU Commission nomination, considering support for Meloni's candidate as leverage.
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05:47Valencia's flood bill hits 200,000 claims

The newspapers report on escalating flood damages in Valencia, with 1,500 temporary layoffs and 200,000 compensation claims filed (20minutos). A school damaged by floods refuses relocation plans that would shift students to afternoon hours (El País). Environmental Minister Ribera faces criticism for hydraulic infrastructure management (El Mundo), while the government prepares to defend her EU nomination against PP opposition (infoLibre). Separately, newspapers cover Israel's new attack in northern Gaza causing over 70 Palestinian casualties (La Marea, La Vanguardia).
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12:11Satellites capture Valencia's flood scars

The newspapers report on the impact of DANA floods in Valencia through satellite imagery (El Confidencial) and engineering criticism of Minister Ribera's hydraulic infrastructure management (El Mundo). Mazón faces pressure for not delivering promised affected zones list (El Plural), while Compromís proposes a no-confidence motion against him (20minutos). In healthcare, the Ministry questions private insurers' patient selection and suggests ending Muface system (eldiario.es). Separately, Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia (La Vanguardia).
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14:50PSOE rises from Valencia's mud

The newspapers report on new developments in Valencia's DANA aftermath, with Feijóo criticizing both Ribera and Mazón (El Español, La Razón), while Compromís offers its deputies for a no-confidence motion against Mazón (El País, 20minutos). The PSOE gains ground in polls following the floods (El Plural, Público). Separately, scientists challenge climate alarmism claims regarding DANA casualties (Libertad Digital), while Andalusia sees protests against healthcare privatization (El Salto).
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19:07Socialists eye Meloni's ace for Ribera's bid

The newspapers report on political negotiations around Teresa Ribera's EU Commission nomination. Sánchez discusses with Von der Leyen while socialists consider supporting Meloni's candidate to unlock the deadlock (El País, La Razón, eldiario.es). In other developments, King Felipe VI adds two women to senior Royal House positions (El Mundo), while Canary Islands face record migrant arrivals exceeding 40,000 in 2024 (RTVE). Madrid protests demand accountability from Ayuso's government over nursing home deaths (El Plural).
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21:47Coalition cross-fire kills banking tax

The newspapers report on parliament's rejection of proposed banking and energy taxes, with multiple coalition partners' cross-vetoes causing the fiscal package to fail (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, El Plural, La Razón, Público, 20minutos). While savings tax increases were approved, the banking tax agreement between PSOE and Junts collapsed. Separately, King Felipe VI appoints Mercedes Araújo as new general secretary of the Royal House (El Confidencial, El Mundo).