June
Sánchez spent the entire week avoiding press encounters to dodge questions about the Leire Díez audio recordings, as his government admitted the scandal had paralyzed their agenda. Feijóo escalated confrontation by calling for street demonstrations and demanding ministerial resignations over what he termed "a hoax bigger than the Almudena Cathedral," while new connections emerged linking Captain Bonilla's associates to Alejandro Agag, Aznar's son-in-law.

The Constitutional Court's draft ruling validated 95% of the amnesty law while partially accepting the PP's appeal, leaving Puigdemont's future uncertain. Garcia-Page declared the PSOE was experiencing "one of its most delicate moments in all of democracy."

Ukraine executed "Operation Spider Web," destroying 41 Russian strategic bombers across Siberian and Arctic bases over 4,000 kilometers away, marking their deepest strike yet. Hamas responded to US ceasefire proposals offering to release 10 living and 18 deceased Israeli hostages, while an Israeli attack near a Gaza aid distribution point killed 31 people.
Spain's Constitutional Court officially validated the amnesty law, ruling it constitutional while distancing the legislation from what it termed Sánchez's "political transactions" for his investiture. The tribunal stated legislators can enact anything not explicitly prohibited by the Constitution, rejecting PP arguments about judicial interference.

The ruling triggered sharp political reactions. The PP denounced the decision as "political corruption" and questioned the tribunal's legitimacy, with Feijóo claiming it legitimizes "buying a government with privileges." Puigdemont acknowledged the favorable ruling would not lift his arrest warrant.

Throughout the day, the Captain Bonilla affair escalated as the PSOE branded it "Kitchen 2.0," referencing previous PP surveillance scandals. Three ministers refused to retract accusations against the Madrid official despite conservative claims the allegations had collapsed.

International coverage focused on Ukraine's "Operation Spider Web" destroying Russian strategic bombers and Poland's ultraconservative Karol Nawrocki winning presidential elections by a narrow margin.
The government capitulated to PP demands for the Conference of Presidents after regional barons threatened complete boycott, accepting "all topics" and abandoning its original agenda restrictions. This represented a significant political defeat for Sánchez's administration.

The Leire Díez scandal concluded with her voluntary resignation from PSOE membership after two hours of testimony at party headquarters, sealing what El Español termed a "non-aggression pact" to limit further damage. Coalition partners ERC and Podemos escalated pressure, demanding Sánchez explain her recordings before Congress.

Spain's Defense Ministry canceled a 288-million-euro Israeli missile contract, marking an escalation of the government's Gaza stance following reports of 24 deaths at an aid distribution point. The ministry revoked production licenses and ordered new systems built without Israeli technology.

Employment figures reached historic levels, with unemployment dropping below 2.5 million for the first time since 2008, while foreign workers exceeded 3 million for the first time.
Leire Díez's attempt to control the narrative collapsed when Víctor de Aldama physically interrupted her press conference, shouting "sinvergüenza" and threatening consequences for Sánchez. The chaos required businessman Pérez Dolset to physically restrain Aldama, with reports of flying glasses and bottles.

Díez defended herself as an independent journalist working on a book, denying she operated as a PSOE "fontanera." She claimed her UCO recordings were part of her own investigation, stating she worked "in nobody's name." The PSOE later delivered her information to anti-corruption prosecutors.

Coalition partners viewed the spectacle as damaging, with the party attempting damage control while facing voter disaffection concerns. The government faced additional pressure as Sánchez proposed a housing pact to regional presidents and Brussels demanded acceleration of recovery fund spending.

Meanwhile, Més proposed Compromís abandon Sumar's parliamentary group, and Canadian wildfire smoke crossed the Atlantic to Spain.
Spain defeated France 5-4 in a Nations League semifinal thriller, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice in what media termed an "offensive exhibition." The victory sets up a final against Portugal.

The Leire Díez scandal evolved as audio recordings emerged contradicting PSOE defenses, with Libertad Digital revealing communications undermining her freelance journalist claims. Coalition partner Díaz demanded "a conversation" with Sánchez while avoiding calls for congressional testimony. El Confidencial reported PSOE introduced files created by its own operatives to attack judges and prosecutors.

The Supreme Court threatened government sanctions for failing to accommodate over a thousand migrant minors in the Canaries, warning of potential fines up to 150,000 euros. Trump's immigration restrictions dominated international coverage, banning citizens from twelve countries.

The Trump-Musk feud escalated dramatically, with Musk linking Trump to Epstein case documents while Trump threatened to terminate government contracts with Musk's companies.
The Conference of Presidents in Barcelona collapsed into open warfare between Sánchez and PP regional leaders. Madrid's Ayuso dramatically walked out when Basque and Catalan leaders spoke in their languages, refusing to use translation earphones and declaring it "absurd to speak Spanish in hallways during coffee breaks then put on earphones." She isolated herself as the only leader protesting co-official languages.

The summit featured explosive confrontations, with Ayuso refusing to greet Health Minister García and asking "Are you going to kiss a murderer?" PP barons unanimously demanded early elections, which Sánchez firmly rejected, stating they would occur "in 2027, when they're due." The conference ended without any agreements.

Throughout the day, the Trump-Musk feud dominated international coverage, with mutual accusations linking each other to Epstein's files. Housing prices surged over 12% in their biggest increase since the property bubble, while Alcaraz advanced to the Roland Garros final.
07.06.2025
Saturday

Day the PP Mobilized for June 8th

Feijóo escalated confrontation with Sánchez by calling for mass demonstrations on June 8th, promising "total cleanup" to "liberate the country from this embarrassment." The PP leader endorsed Ayuso's language boycott from the previous day's Conference of Presidents, while Ayuso justified her walkout over co-official languages.

The Armed Forces Day ceremony in Tenerife proceeded with over 3,200 military personnel and royal attendance, marking the farewell of the Patrulla Águila aerobatic squadron after 42 years. Media noted the public remained distanced and Defense Minister Robles stayed silent to avoid potential incidents.

The Trump-Musk feud dominated international coverage, with Trump threatening "very serious consequences" after Musk linked him to Epstein files, forcing the billionaire to delete his tweet. Students preparing for university entrance exams rejected pessimistic narratives, with the "Lamine Yamal generation" declaring they're "fed up with being told we have no future."
Feijóo's promised mobilization materialized as tens of thousands filled Madrid's Plaza de España demanding Sánchez's resignation. The PP leader deployed the "mafia or democracy" slogan while calling for immediate elections, declaring "nobody voted for you to do this." Conservative outlets claimed nearly 100,000 participants, while the Socialist Party dismissed it as a "failure."

The demonstration represented the culmination of the PP's street strategy that began with Feijóo's May 29th call and escalated through the week. Ayuso escalated rhetoric by calling the government a "mafia" while attacking co-official languages.

Simultaneously, Alcaraz delivered an epic Roland Garros comeback against Sinner in what media termed the longest final in tournament history, saving three match points before winning in five sets. The victory provided a counterpoint to the political confrontation dominating headlines.

International tensions emerged as Netanyahu's government added Sánchez to a list of "radical left antisemites" following Spain's Gaza positions.
Spain's Attorney General García Ortiz was formally charged by the Supreme Court for allegedly leaking confidential information about Madrid president Ayuso's boyfriend's tax case. The court stated this occurred following "indications from the Government Presidency," directly implicating Moncloa. García Ortiz faces up to four years in prison and five years of disqualification but refuses to resign.

The PP immediately demanded his resignation and called on Sánchez's coalition partners to abandon the government, claiming they are "endorsing corruption." Two of three prosecutor associations joined calls for García Ortiz's departure, declaring the situation "unsustainable."

The development escalated the post-demonstration pressure on Sánchez following Saturday's massive protests. Meanwhile, Alcaraz's Roland Garros victory provided a brief respite from political coverage, with media celebrating his second Paris title and fifth Grand Slam at the same age Nadal achieved this milestone.
The Sánchez government escalated its confrontation with the judiciary following Attorney General García Ortiz's formal charging the previous day. By morning, government spokesperson López dismissed the prosecution as "falsity" and an "aurora boreal." The rhetoric intensified throughout the day, with officials repeatedly stating judges were "doing things difficult to understand," effectively questioning judicial competence.

Simultaneously, the UCO anti-corruption unit raided former Transport Minister Ábalos's Valencia home and construction companies, locating recordings of alleged bribes. The searches represented a dramatic expansion of the corruption investigation that has engulfed Sánchez's inner circle.

The European Commission added pressure by questioning Spain's amnesty law, describing it as resembling "self-amnesty" that "guarantees impunity for government partners." New Villarejo recordings implicated Rajoy and the entire PP in state security operations, while the government used these revelations to deflect from its own judicial troubles.
The final parliamentary control session before summer recess became a fierce confrontation between Sánchez and Feijóo, with the opposition leader calling the prime minister "a danger to democracy" while Sánchez defended Attorney General García Ortiz against "criminals." The clash escalated the government's declared war on judges from the previous day.

By afternoon, Spanish media announced a breakthrough in Gibraltar negotiations, with Spain, the UK, and EU reaching agreement to eliminate the border fence after five years of post-Brexit talks. The deal promises mobility for 15,000 workers and removal of goods controls.

Evening brought new corruption revelations as UCO recordings implicated PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán in commission payments from the Koldo case. The party denied evidence despite recorded conversations. Meanwhile, judges intensified protests against Justice Minister Bolaños's reforms, threatening strikes over what they term attacks on judicial independence.
12.06.2025
Thursday

Day Santos Cerdán Fell

UCO recordings emerged overnight implicating PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán in commission payments from the Koldo corruption case, with intercepted conversations revealing discussions of 550,000 euros and contract arrangements. The party initially denied the evidence categorically, using the word "jamás" repeatedly.

By mid-morning, the Supreme Court offered Cerdán voluntary testimony on June 25th after finding "consistent evidence" against him. Eight audio recordings showed Cerdán allegedly managing construction company debts and kickbacks totaling 620,000 euros. The recordings also captured instructions to rig the 2014 PSOE primaries that Sánchez won: "without anyone seeing you, put in both ballots."

Coalition partners demanded Cerdán's resignation while Feijóo boycotted the EU anniversary celebration. By afternoon, Cerdán resigned from all positions. Sánchez held an emergency press conference apologizing to citizens, announcing an external audit, but ruling out early elections until 2027. The scandal escalated from the Koldo case to what opposition now calls "the Sánchez case."
Israeli forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities overnight, killing the Revolutionary Guard chief and triggering Iran's massive missile retaliation by evening. Hundreds of ballistic missiles hit Tel Aviv, causing dozens of injuries and one death across three waves of attacks.

The UCO corruption recordings dominated domestic coverage, revealing the financial mechanics behind Santos Cerdán's resignation the previous day. Audio captured Koldo telling Cerdán "I need some money, boss, because I gave it all to him" regarding Ábalos, while other recordings showed discussions of 450,000-euro payments and crude comments about placing associates in government positions. The investigation now implicates Venezuelan oil money and resurrects accusations of rigged 2014 PSOE primaries.

Government spokesperson Bolaños ruled out a confidence vote while former Andalusian leader Susana Díaz joined calls for early elections, describing reaching 2027 as "announcing a slow death" for the party. The escalating Middle East conflict overshadowed but did not eclipse the corruption scandal's expanding reach into PSOE's core structure.
14.06.2025
Saturday

Day Cerdán Called It Setup

Santos Cerdán announced he would surrender his parliamentary seat Monday while claiming the corruption scandal was a "montaje" or fabricated setup. UCO investigations revealed Acciona construction company as the central hub of the Koldo-Ábalos-Cerdán network, with prosecutors following money trails abroad and predicting more indictments. María Jesús Montero faced the challenge of leading PSOE battles after Cerdán's downfall damaged party leadership, while internal sources discussed advancing general elections to avoid contaminating regional races.

The Israel-Iran exchange escalated dramatically, with Israeli strikes reportedly killing nine Iranian nuclear scientists and Iran responding with new missile waves targeting Tel Aviv. Iranian officials claimed 78 deaths including 20 children from Israeli attacks, while Israeli warnings promised Tehran would "burn" if attacks continued.

Spanish journalism mourned Fernando Lázaro, "el pitufo" among El Mundo's founders, while media covered a shocking political assassination in Minnesota where a Democratic congresswoman and her husband were shot dead.
15.06.2025
Sunday

Day Sánchez Weighed All Options

Iran launched fresh missile waves against Israel, with strikes hitting residential buildings in Israeli cities, while Israel defended its escalation by claiming Iran had developed nuclear bomb materials. Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's supreme leader but stated peace talks were progressing.

The corruption scandal expanded as newspapers revealed the Cerdán-Ábalos network collected one million euros in cash from companies receiving 654 million in public works contracts. PSOE critics emboldened against Sánchez, demanding a party congress without him, while Feijóo planned parliamentary votes to expose coalition partners. By evening, reports emerged that Sánchez was evaluating all exit options while remaining uncertain about the scandal's full extent.

Additional revelations included Quirón hospital issuing certificates for Ayuso's boyfriend during investigations, and Koldo García offering Air Europa planes for migrant deportations during COVID. Thousands protested mass tourism, demanding limits on visitor numbers.
16.06.2025
Monday

Day Sánchez Purged the Party

Prime Minister Sánchez executed a swift party restructuring following Santos Cerdán's resignation, expelling José Luis Ábalos after 16 months of disciplinary proceedings and installing a four-person interim team led by Cristina Narbona to replace Cerdán. The morning executive meeting heard Sánchez express "deep shame" over audio recordings about women, calling them "repugnant."

By afternoon, Sánchez positioned himself as an anti-corruption champion while acknowledging lost social majority support but vowing to resist until 2027. He challenged PP and Vox to file a no-confidence motion, declaring it would be "irresponsible" to hand power to them. New UCO revelations showed Koldo discussing Air Europa deportation flights with police officials and Ábalos receiving his Castellana apartment after arranging meetings for businessman Aldama.

The crisis deepened as one of Cerdán's interim replacements, Ana María Fuentes, faced scrutiny over family company subsidies received while serving as deputy during PSOE rule.
17.06.2025
Tuesday

Day Sánchez Played for Time

Sánchez deployed a three-pronged defense strategy following the previous day's party purge. He sent a letter to PSOE membership claiming they faced "a moral demolition operation" while apologizing for the corruption crisis. He then postponed his parliamentary testimony about the Cerdán case until July 9th, defying demands from both opposition and coalition partners for immediate explanations.

The maneuver backfired as coalition partners joined PP efforts to force earlier testimony. Junts specifically demanded "guarantees" about fulfilling agreements while awaiting a new interlocutor. UCO investigations continued revealing deleted conversations between Koldo and Cerdán, while identifying construction company Acciona as having eight employees already prosecuted in a separate case.

Spanish judges escalated their confrontation with the government by calling three days of strikes against government laws. International outlets like The Times labeled Sánchez "Don Teflon," comparing him to mafia boss Gotti. The government also released its delayed report on April's blackout, distributing blame between Red Eléctrica and private companies.
Sánchez faced his most chaotic parliamentary session since the corruption crisis began, with constant shouts of "dimisión" drowning out proceedings as he and Feijóo exchanged corruption accusations. The prime minister dismissed his two organization secretaries' scandals as mere "anecdotes" while attacking the PP's "encyclopedia of corruption." Feijóo warned "Cerdán will not be the final" case and requested four votes for a no-confidence motion.

The UCO investigation deepened with revelations that Cerdán owned 45% of a company involved in bid-rigging schemes. More damaging was the discovery of a hard drive that Ábalos attempted to conceal during searches, containing messages between him and PSOE leaders including Sánchez himself. The operation also led to detention of an adult film actress who was removing the drive.

A GESOP poll showed 62% of Spaniards demanding elections, including 40% of PSOE voters. Moncloa acknowledged more audio recordings would surface but declared it "worth enduring" the crisis.
Coalition partners withdrew their guaranteed support for Sánchez, citing fears of additional corruption cases and demanding "contundencia" from the prime minister. This marked the most serious threat to government stability since the corruption crisis began. The European Prosecutor's Office formally charged businessman Barrabés over contract irregularities endorsed by Begoña Gómez, expanding investigations beyond the Koldo network.

By afternoon, Sánchez confronted NATO over defense spending, rejecting demands to increase military expenditure to 5% of GDP as "unreasonable" and incompatible with Spain's welfare state. The White House responded by evening, explicitly stating all NATO countries "including Spain" must meet the threshold.

Valencia's court confirmed charges against Pradas in the DANA flooding case, while María Chivite refused to resign over Cerdán connections despite her deputy's dismissal. A GESOP poll revealed 58% of Spaniards believe judges lack independence, and the OECD placed Spain among five countries without strategic anti-corruption plans.
The UCO executed court-ordered raids on PSOE headquarters at Ferraz street and the Transport Ministry to clone email accounts of Santos Cerdán and former minister Ábalos. The Civil Guard's anti-corruption unit accessed servers throughout the morning, marking an escalation from parliamentary chaos to direct judicial intervention in the ruling party's operations.

Cerdán attempted to delay his Supreme Court testimony scheduled for Wednesday, citing the "volume" of case materials, but the court formally charged him and rescheduled his appearance for June 30th. The corruption network expanded to regional levels, with reports that Navarra's president Chivite awarded nearly 8 million euros in public housing contracts to Cerdán's company.

By evening, Trump responded to Sánchez's NATO defense spending rejection, warning that "NATO will have to deal with Spain, known for paying little." La Razón reported socialist phones were "burning" as party members searched for someone to lead a potential revolt against Sánchez.
The UCO expanded its operations by entering both PSOE headquarters at Ferraz and the Transport Ministry to clone email accounts belonging to Cerdán and Ábalos. This escalation followed court orders demanding immediate delivery of documents linking Cerdán to the corruption network's key company.

The corruption trio began fracturing as Koldo, Ábalos, and Cerdán exchanged accusations ahead of their Supreme Court appearances. By afternoon, PSOE officials publicly acknowledged their fear, with Minister Morant admitting they were "scared" by the actions of the three men they now called "scoundrels."

Sánchez retreated to Moncloa for crisis management, holding a mysterious four-hour meeting with Catalonia's Illa that fueled speculation about succession planning. Internal pressure mounted for a government reshuffle as party members prepared for additional audio recordings to surface. The raids worsened Sánchez's position with coalition partners, while investigations revealed nearly 30 contracts now under suspicion in the expanding corruption network.
Trump launched what he called "Operation Midnight Hammer" against three Iranian nuclear facilities at Isfahan, Natanz and Fordo, using B-2 stealth bombers and previously unused MOP bunker-buster weapons. The strikes dominated Spanish media from midnight onwards, with Trump declaring the U.S. had "destroyed Iran's three main nuclear bases" while warning of either "peace or tragedy."

Iran's parliament voted to consider closing the Strait of Hormuz while promising "eternal consequences," and Tehran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow for emergency talks with Putin. Netanyahu celebrated Trump's escalation, stating "first comes force, then comes peace."

Sánchez leveraged the international crisis to secure NATO concessions, negotiating Spanish defense spending at 2.1% of GDP rather than the demanded 5%, claiming this would save 350 billion euros. The agreement provided political relief from the ongoing corruption scandal, as Koldo changed lawyers after being advised to cooperate with prosecutors. Spanish officials called for diplomatic de-escalation while avoiding direct criticism of the American strikes.
Ábalos appeared before the Supreme Court and denied corruption charges while claiming he could not recognize his own voice in the incriminating audio recordings that have dominated the scandal for weeks. The former minister cited "personal tension" to explain the discrepancy, though prosecutors and popular accusations demanded his imprisonment. The judge rejected the jail requests, keeping both Ábalos and Koldo free while noting "solid indications of criminality."

The international crisis escalated as Iran retaliated against Trump's nuclear facility strikes by launching missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq. Spanish media described this as Iran's "first reprisal" in what they called the "12-day war." NATO Secretary-General Rutte contradicted Sánchez's claims about defense spending exemptions, insisting Spain must reach 3.5% of GDP rather than the negotiated 2.1%.

By evening, Trump announced a "total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, claiming the conflict that began with his bombing of Iranian nuclear sites would end after 12 hours.
24.06.2025
Tuesday

Day Trump Called Spain a Problem

Judge Peinado escalated his investigation by formally requesting the Supreme Court examine Justice Minister Bolaños for embezzlement and false testimony, with possibilities of searching La Moncloa raised. Bolaños expressed "absolute tranquility" while claiming he saw "glaring errors" in the judge's petition.

Trump's ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel unraveled throughout the day, with both sides accusing each other of violations before Iran announced the war's end and Israel proclaimed "historic victory." Trump demanded Israel stop bombing and bring pilots home.

At the NATO summit, Trump directly criticized Spain from Air Force One, calling the country "a problem" for refusing to increase defense spending to 5%. Spanish officials acknowledged the risk while defending their negotiated stance.

The government blocked BBVA's merger with Sabadell for three years, representing significant banking sector intervention. Spanish companies began stockpiling gas, medicines, and American corn anticipating trade war consequences from the NATO confrontation.
25.06.2025
Wednesday

Day Spain Signed But Refused To Pay

The NATO summit concluded with Spain creating an unprecedented diplomatic paradox by signing the 5% defense spending agreement while immediately declaring it would only spend 2.1% of GDP. Sánchez avoided greeting Trump and stepped away from the family photo, maintaining his defiant stance throughout the morning sessions.

Trump's retaliation was swift and public, threatening Spain with doubled tariffs and calling the country's position "terrible" and "unfair." The president promised commercial warfare to make Spain "pay double" for what he termed its betrayal of alliance obligations.

The Spanish government's response fragmented along coalition lines, with Deputy Prime Minister Díaz declaring Spain "sovereign" and rejecting American threats, while Sánchez claimed NATO chief Rutte had granted flexibility. The cost calculations emerged starkly: maintaining 2.1% spending would require 9.4 billion euros more by 2028, while reaching 5% would cost 107 billion.

Domestically, Judge Peinado's corruption investigation continued pressuring Justice Minister Bolaños, with new emails from Begoña Gómez's advisor surfacing as evidence.
The Constitutional Court delivered its 6-4 decision validating the amnesty law at 9:00 AM, providing Sánchez crucial relief as corruption investigations intensified. The progressive majority ruled that pardoning independence leaders would "improve coexistence" despite acknowledging the 'procés' challenged "state unity and constitutional order."

Within hours, police raids escalated the Koldo case with UCO searching homes of former ADIF president Isabel Pardo de Vera and the former Roads director. New revelations emerged about 605,000 euros in no-bid contracts awarded to companies linked to the Cerdán network.

The amnesty ruling overshadowed ongoing NATO tensions with Trump, who continued threatening commercial warfare against Spain. Sánchez minimized the threats, stating Spain would negotiate through the EU single market rather than bilaterally.

Former Prime Minister Felipe González announced he would not vote for "participants in the self-amnesty," calling it a "dangerous precedent." The government simultaneously announced restrictions on "fear-based advertising" by security companies and enhanced summer surveillance for domestic violence victims.
Following the Constitutional Court's amnesty validation, internal Socialist Party fractures deepened as Patxi López invited Felipe González to leave the PSOE for opposing the measure. González declared he would not vote for his own party, calling the amnesty an "outrage."

Trump escalated pressure on Spanish defense spending, moving from threats to certainty by declaring he "guarantees" Spain will meet the 5% NATO target after previously "trying to avoid putting up the money." This represented a shift from coercion to assured expectations.

Spain's first major heat wave of 2025 reached 44°C with torrid nights of 25°C minimums, affecting three-quarters of municipalities. The extreme June temperatures were described as unprecedented for the month.

The US Supreme Court strengthened Trump's position by limiting federal judges' power to block his agenda. Meanwhile, Spain announced a 5-billion-euro antimissile defense system proceeding without Israeli participation as regional tensions continued.
28.06.2025
Saturday

Day Budapest Defied the Ban

The day opened with Spain grappling with its first heat wave of 2025, reaching 44°C and placing 75% of municipalities at health risk. By mid-morning, domestic attention shifted as hundreds of judges and prosecutors demonstrated outside the Supreme Court, protesting political interference and demanding judicial independence. This unprecedented judicial action became a significant national story. However, by early afternoon, Spanish media's focus broadened to an international event: the Budapest Pride march. Reports quickly escalated, with estimates of 35,000, then 100,000 people, defying Viktor Orbán's government and its restrictions on LGBTI rights. This massive demonstration became the dominant story, reflecting strong editorial interest in international human rights. Domestically, the government responded to the ongoing Cerdán corruption case, while President Sánchez was perceived as leveraging his clash with Trump to divert attention and consolidate alliances.
29.06.2025
Sunday

Day Multilateralism Embraced

The day saw a strong editorial focus on international relations, with King Felipe VI and President Sánchez leading discussions on multilateralism at a Seville conference, emphasizing it as a path to peace and progress. Sánchez also openly opposed the G7's multinational tax pact. This diplomatic push occurred as the
30.06.2025
Monday

The Day Cerdán Was Jailed

Spanish media's editorial focus on June 30 centered predominantly on the Koldo corruption case, specifically Santos Cerdán's escalating legal situation. The day began with reports of Cerdán's prior personal negotiations for a €40 million contract and his appearance before the Supreme Court, where he was met with public insults. By late morning, the Public Prosecutor's Office requested his provisional imprisonment without bail, accusing him of leading a criminal organization. Cerdán claimed "political persecution." Crucially, by midday, the judge ordered Cerdán's unconditional imprisonment on charges including criminal organization, bribery, and influence peddling. Reports detailed his initial hours in Soto del Real prison. Politically, Cerdán admitted negotiating amnesty as "essential for investiture," while President Sánchez distanced himself. Amidst Cerdán's jailing, Zapatero assumed his role in negotiations, meeting Puigdemont in Switzerland, signaling a shift in socialist party dynamics.
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