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23.12.2024

23.12.2024The day Sánchez reached for Puigdemont's hand

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 23.12.2024.

It displays 66 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.12.2024The day Sánchez reached for Puigdemont's hand
Morning coverage revealed Puigdemont's six-month ultimatum to Sánchez, threatening to end the legislature if demands weren't met. The government responded through a carefully orchestrated sequence of statements, culminating in Sánchez's press conference after the final Council of Ministers of the year.

Sánchez announced openness to meeting Puigdemont, framing it as natural progression of the amnesty process. This marked a shift from previous positions, occurring as investigations intensified into the Koldo case's Dominican Republic connections and Begoña Gómez's influence case expanded to include major tech companies.

The government extended transport subsidies but dropped food VAT reductions, while approving energy company taxes without parliamentary backing. Ion Antolín's resignation as Secretary of State for Communication after just 20 days added an unexpected element to the day's political developments.
23.12.2024
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06:59

08:01Puigdemont's six-month clock ticks

The newspapers focus on political instability, with Puigdemont giving Sánchez a six-month ultimatum for the legislature's survival (El Español, El Periódico). New corruption concerns emerge with investigations into the Koldo case's money laundering operations in Dominican Republic (La Razón), while 16 major cities remain unconnected to VioGén, the gender violence protection system (eldiario.es). Coverage continues of the Christmas lottery, highlighting stories like orphan Duna distributing millions in her basketball club (El Mundo).
09:27
11:06
El Mundo

Pedro Sánchez hace balance del año tras presidir el último Consejo de Ministros

Directo.
11:06
11:06
El presidente del Gobierno ofrece los últimos datos de cumplimiento de los compromisos del Ejecutivo, analiza la actual situación política y económica y expone sus expectativas de futuro
11:06
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12:25Sánchez signals Puigdemont meeting

The newspapers report on Sánchez's latest statements about meeting with Puigdemont, with multiple sources indicating his openness to such a meeting (El Español, 20minutos, El País). The government extends transport aid and modifies energy company taxes through June, though without parliamentary backing (El Confidencial, eldiario.es). Coverage continues of Christmas lottery winners, highlighting the story of an orphan girl distributing millions through her basketball club (El Mundo).
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15:51

18:02Sánchez signals Puigdemont summit while Aldama's phone talks

The newspapers extensively cover Sánchez's statements about meeting Puigdemont, with the president expressing confidence in the amnesty process and indicating willingness for direct dialogue (El Confidencial, El País, El Español, La Razón). New developments include government approval of short-term rental registry and public housing transfers (eldiario.es), while controversy emerges over Aldama's mobile phone data now in judicial possession (El Mundo).
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