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26.02.2025

26.02.2025Day Armed Peace Met Debt Quita

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 26.02.2025.

It displays 137 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.02.2025Day Armed Peace Met Debt Quita
France and UK advanced plans for deploying 150,000 European troops in Ukraine, seeking US support for this "armed peace" strategy. The initiative emerged as Trump secured Ukraine's rare earth minerals while avoiding defense commitments.

Debt relief negotiations collapsed when PP-governed regions walked out of talks with Minister Montero, after learning of disparate forgiveness rates favoring high-debt regions. Former PM González dismissed the entire scheme as "a lie we'll all pay for."

The DANA flood investigation revealed most victims died before the alert system activated, contradicting Mazón's shifting timeline claims. Attorney General García Ortiz's case deteriorated as investigators discovered he had reset key mobile evidence.

Trump announced plans for 25% EU tariffs, claiming the union "was created to harm the US," marking further deterioration in transatlantic relations.
26.02.2025

02:09Armed Peace Plan for Ukraine

The newspapers report on a dramatic 4-4 draw between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in Copa del Rey (La Vanguardia). European plans for deploying up to 150,000 troops in Ukraine emerge as a potential "armed peace" strategy against Putin (El Mundo). Media regulation becomes contentious as Sánchez proposes new control measures and fines (La Razón), while Prisa media group distances itself from PSOE-aligned shareholders (El Español).
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07:54European Army Takes Shape

The newspapers report on France and UK preparing a European force of up to 150,000 troops for Ukraine (El Mundo). Domestic coverage focuses on regional debt forgiveness, with disparate rates ranging from 50% for Canarias to 20% for Catalunya (El Periódico, 20minutos). The Supreme Court investigates PSOE's irregular financing while tracking Cerdán's involvement (El Confidencial, Libertad Digital).
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10:16Europe Seeks US Boots for Ukraine Plan

The newspapers report on Europe seeking US support for troop deployment in Ukraine, with European allies requesting American "security forces" while increasing their military spending (El País, El Mundo). Debt forgiveness becomes contentious as details emerge about territorial distribution, with Feijóo criticizing ERC's role in fiscal decisions (RTVE, 20minutos). A protest movement against Tesla gains traction, successfully impacting Musk's operations (El Salto).
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12:50Europe Calls US to Ukrainian Front

The newspapers report on Europe's request for US troop support in Ukraine, with France and UK preparing a potential 150,000-strong European force (El País, El Mundo). Former PM Felipe González dismisses debt forgiveness claims as misleading (El Español), while details emerge about territorial distribution of the €83.2B relief (RTVE). Multiple sources cover Supreme Court's investigation of García Ortiz for alleged data leaks (El Confidencial, La Razón, 20minutos).
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15:21Madrid's Debt Revolt

The newspapers report on debt relief disputes, with Madrid's Ayuso announcing legal challenge as each Madrid resident will pay €500 while Catalans save €410 (Libertad Digital). Former PM González dismisses debt forgiveness claims (El Español). American migration to Spain gains attention (El Confidencial), while educated immigrants reduce wage gap to €12,000 annually (El Periódico). Reports highlight 'binge drinking' causing cirrhosis surge among under-30s (La Vanguardia).
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16:53PP Regions Storm Out of Debt Talks

The newspapers report on PP-governed regions collectively walking out of debt relief talks with Finance Minister Montero, describing it as a "trap" and "theater" (El Español, El País, La Razón). The UCO alerts judge about García Ortiz's phone reset during investigation (El Confidencial), while investigations continue into DANA flood response with new details about victims' timing of death (RTVE) and Mazón's changing accounts (El Plural).
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19:41DANA Alert Came Too Late

The newspapers report extensively on new details about the DANA flood victims, with investigations revealing most of the 227 casualties occurred before the Valencian government's alert system was activated (El País, RTVE). PP-led regions collectively abandoned debt negotiations with Minister Montero (El Confidencial). Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU, claiming the union was "created to harm the US" (El Español), while Congress approves renewal of gender violence state pact (El Plural).
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21:48Alert System Failed Before DANA Deaths

The newspapers report extensively on the DANA flood investigation, with multiple sources revealing most victims died before the alert system was activated (El País, RTVE, La Marea). Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU products, claiming the union was "created to harm the US" (El Español), while securing Ukraine's natural resources without defense commitments (Público, El Salto). PP-led regions collectively abandoned debt relief negotiations with Minister Montero (El Confidencial, El Plural).
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