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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 26.03.2025.
It displays 134 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.03.2025 ⇢ Day Trump Imposed Car Tariffs While Sánchez Defended Military Spending
⌨The morning began with continued coverage of the Russia-Ukraine Black Sea navigation agreement, extending yesterday's diplomatic breakthrough. By early morning, Sánchez dominated headlines defending increased defense spending before Congress, promising a "great national plan" for Spain's defense industry while repeatedly emphasizing this wouldn't affect "a single cent" of social spending. Opposition leader Feijóo criticized the lack of concrete budget details.
Midday brought increasing focus on EU emergency preparedness, with details emerging about recommended 72-hour survival kits and Denmark accelerating mandatory military service for women. In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court ordered the government to relocate 1,000 migrant minors from the Canary Islands within 10 days.
The evening was dominated by Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on all vehicles manufactured outside the United States, representing a major escalation in his protectionist trade policies.
Midday brought increasing focus on EU emergency preparedness, with details emerging about recommended 72-hour survival kits and Denmark accelerating mandatory military service for women. In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court ordered the government to relocate 1,000 migrant minors from the Canary Islands within 10 days.
The evening was dominated by Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on all vehicles manufactured outside the United States, representing a major escalation in his protectionist trade policies.
26.03.2025
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00:03⇢Russia-Ukraine Secure Black Sea Ceasefire
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a significant Russia-Ukraine agreement establishing a ceasefire in the Black Sea and prohibiting attacks on energy installations, with US mediation (El Confidencial, RTVE, 20minutos). In domestic politics, Catalan independence leader Puigdemont met with Basque counterpart Otegi to coordinate their independence movements (El Español), while Congress advances legislation that would restrict the Franco Foundation despite Vox opposition (El Plural). Other topics include Trump downplaying US military plan leaks (El País), housing crisis with rental listings disappearing from real estate agencies (La Vanguardia), and growing EU militarization policies (Público).
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05:02⇢Spain Boosts Defense Budget Through Ministry Fund Transfers
⌨The newspapers report on Spain's defense spending increases, with the government planning to reallocate unspent ministry funds and seek Congressional approval for defense credits (20minutos). This connects to broader European rearmament trends, with Sánchez described as using "makeup" for military reinforcement to buy time politically (La Razón). In international affairs, Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement guaranteeing safe Black Sea navigation and prohibiting attacks on energy facilities (RTVE). Other coverage includes corporate tensions at media group Prisa (El Confidencial) and water management challenges described as a "hydroclimatic whiplash" requiring difficult, "almost schizophrenic" administration (El Mundo).
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La estrategia de la Comisión busca que los europeos tengan reservas para subsistir 72 horas sin ayuda externa
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La Vanguardia
El gran desafío creativo del templo de Gaudí
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Libertad Digital
Adiós al delito de coacciones por cortar los suministros a los okupas: dónde y a quién beneficia realmente la medida
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El Periódico
ANÁLISIS | Mario Saavedra
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ANÁLISIS | Mario Saavedra
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07:38⇢Spain Seeks Defense Budget Increases As EU Pushes Emergency Preparedness
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's plans to increase defense spending, with the government seeking to reallocate unspent funds and request additional credits requiring Congressional approval (RTVE, Público, 20minutos, La Razón). A new focus appears on emergency preparedness, with coverage of EU recommendations for 72-hour survival kits containing water, food and medicine (El País). Climate discussions center on unexpected storm patterns challenging previous models that predicted rainfall decreases until 2100 (El Mundo). Other topics include a leaked Trump conversation revealing anti-European strategy (El Periódico) and government initiatives against digital sexual content involving minors (El Plural).
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El Periódico
ANÁLISIS | Mario Saavedra
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08:55⇢Sánchez Unveils Defense Industry Plan With Social Spending Pledge
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's defense spending plans, with Prime Minister Sánchez announcing a "great national plan" for defense that he guarantees won't affect social spending "by a single cent" (20minutos, Público, RTVE, La Razón). A defense industry forum is taking place where these issues are being discussed (El Confidencial). In other news, coverage continues of leaked Trump administration communications revealing an anti-European strategy (El Periódico), increasing racism in the rental market (La Marea), and political tensions between PSOE and Junts over the Amnesty law at a crucial moment for the government (El Plural).
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DIRECTO
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Libertad Digital
Sánchez se aferra a la 'pedagogía' para evitar dar información
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El líder de la oposición reclama al presidente que aclare si tendrá Presupuestos y que someta a votación cualquier incremento del gasto militar
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La Vanguardia
Un mes después de las elecciones
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11:22⇢Sánchez Defense Budget Sparks Parliamentary Showdown
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a contentious parliamentary session focused on defense spending, with Prime Minister Sánchez announcing plans for increased military investment and a cybersecurity strategy before summer (RTVE, 20minutos, El Periódico, Público). Sánchez emphasizes this won't affect social spending "by a single cent" (RTVE). Opposition leader Feijóo criticizes Sánchez for lacking "a plan" and parliamentary support, demanding budget clarity and formal votes on military spending increases (El País, Libertad Digital, El Confidencial). Meanwhile, coalition partner Sumar opposes NATO involvement, calling it a "zombie" organization (El Confidencial). In international news, Germany's new parliament opens with far-right AfD as the second largest party (La Vanguardia).
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Libertad Digital
Adiós al delito de coacciones por cortar los suministros a los okupas: dónde y a quién beneficia realmente la medida
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El Periódico
Régimen sancionador | Gisela Boada
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Internacional
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Oriente Medio
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El Periódico
Desastres y guerras | Beatriz Ríos
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13:54⇢EU Defense Readiness Plans Accelerate
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's defense preparedness plans, with Prime Minister Sánchez announcing a national defense technology and industry plan before summer (El Confidencial, infoLibre). This aligns with broader EU emergency preparation initiatives featuring 72-hour survival kits with food, medicine, and communications equipment (El Mundo, El Periódico). Opposition to military spending increases continues, with protestors arguing increased armament "won't bring peace" (La Marea). The militarization trend extends beyond Spain, with Denmark accelerating mandatory military service for women (La Vanguardia). In other news, the Supreme Court has given the government ten days to accommodate 1,000 migrant minors from the Canary Islands (El Plural).
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Libertad Digital
La UE quiere que los europeos estén listos para la guerra
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El Periódico
Desastres y guerras | Beatriz Ríos
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Orden estadounidense | Judith Cutrona
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Libertad Digital
La UE quiere que los europeos estén listos para la guerra
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16:03⇢Sánchez Defends Military Spending While Supreme Court Orders Migrant Relocation
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's defense spending plans, with Prime Minister Sánchez announcing a national defense plan without specifying timeframes or economic details (Público, La Razón, RTVE). Sánchez emphasizes this increased military spending "won't touch a cent of social spending" (RTVE). The Supreme Court has ordered the government to relocate 1,000 migrant minors from the Canary Islands within 10 days (El Confidencial). In other news, Barcelona's Mayor Collboni rejected Trump's policies, stating "we won't take a step back on equality policies" (El Periódico), while Minister Puente threatens legal action against Madrid President Ayuso for claiming credit for a government measure (El Plural).
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"No nos resignamos a la guerra": el mundo de la cultura y el activismo piden alternativas al "rearme"
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El País
El presidente del Gobierno anuncia en el Congreso un gran plan para agrupar todo el gasto en seguridad y defensa que se pondrá en marcha “antes del verano”
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El Periódico
Orden estadounidense | Judith Cutrona
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Los aliados de izquierdas exigen otro modelo de la UE, mientras que Vox arremete contra el PP por su alianza con “la señora Úrsula, la canciller Palpatine”
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El futuro del Reino Unido
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El presidente convoca una rueda de prensa para detallar las medidas proteccionistas para los automóviles
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El Periódico
Sector financiero | Pablo Allendesalazar
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El presidente convoca una rueda de prensa para detallar las medidas proteccionistas para los automóviles
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El Periódico
Normativa reforzada | Judith Cutrona
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20:33⇢Trump Announces Car Import Tariffs
⌨The newspapers report extensively on defense and military spending, with Sánchez announcing a national defense plan while defending the concept of a European army (infoLibre). Simultaneously, there's heightened focus on international tensions, with Trump announcing new import tariffs on cars (El País) and Zelensky stating Russia seeks concessions rather than ceasefire (RTVE). The EU is developing emergency preparedness plans, including a proposed "Preparation Day" to train citizens for emergencies (20minutos). Economic issues also feature prominently, with reports on the British government cutting social spending while increasing military budgets (La Vanguardia) and Barcelona implementing criteria for purchasing "Casas Orsola" properties (El Periódico).
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El Periódico
Sentencia pionera | Gabriel Ubieto
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El presidente convoca una rueda de prensa para detallar las medidas proteccionistas para los automóviles
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El Periódico
EEUU | Idoya Noain
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