Un 2026 con Sánchez acorralado por causas penales
- Pedro Sánchez is facing a tough year with various legal issues.
- The president has decided to entrench himself in the executive without the support of the chambers.
- The political and legal fronts surrounding Sánchez include criminal cases that involve his environment, his party, and his family.
- The president's procedural urgencies are conditioning political life.
- Instead of implementing necessary reforms, the government is focused on resisting.
- Spain has spent half a term without budgets, paralyzed and unable to take advantage of a favorable economic cycle.
- The Bank of Spain warns that if no action is taken now, more painful adjustments will have to be made in the future.
Conclusion: Spanish democracy cannot be reduced to Sánchez's self-defense instinct. If Sánchez has decided to govern for himself, it will be Spain who pays the price.
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Gobierno débil en un mar político agitado, por Editorial
- Pedro Sánchez of PSOE faces challenges in 2026, heightened recently by setbacks and issues.
- Sánchez has held on amid corruption allegations against his party members, including two organizational secretaries.
- The PSOE suffered a setback in Extremadura and faces unfavorable forecasts in other regional elections.
- Some perceive an end of cycle and are already considering the succession issue within the PSOE.
- The offensive of the PP continues, and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is in line with Vox.
- Spain's economy shows positive signs, potentially serving as a lifeline for Sánchez.
- Social measures, in line with the PSOE's principles, are Sánchez's strategy to regroup his supporters.
- PP and Vox will likely continue their strategies into 2026, undermining the government and criticizing bipartisanship.
Conclusion: 2026 begins with a weak government, but Pedro Sánchez will continue fighting through policy and the potential aid of the strong economic state.
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Le mauvais calcul de Donald Trump contre l’éolien
- Donald Trump has suspended the operating permits for all large wind energy projects under construction in the US.
- This decision affects five projects on the East Coast, with a total investment of $25 billion.
- These projects were expected to supply electricity to more than 2.5 million homes and businesses, and create nearly 10,000 jobs.
- The suspension was due to supposed national security concerns, citing that the blades and masts of wind turbines might cause radar interference.
- This decision aligns with Trump's wish to focus US energy policy on fossil fuels and his denial of climate change.
- Electricity demand in the United States is projected to increase by 35% by 2040.
- The cost of electricity has increased on average more than 5% in a year.
- Trump's decision could weaken power supply at a critical time for the country.
Conclusion: In the long term, the United States runs the risk of falling behind in the strategic battle for decarbonization. Doing without renewable energy is a poor strategy.
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Desalojo e irresponsabilidad
- The eviction of the former B9 institute in Badalona highlights the vulnerability of the homeless in Spain.
- The eviction was carried out at the request of the Badalona City Council, under the leadership of Xavier García Albiol (PP), who has been criticized for not providing housing options for the evicted people.
- Only 166 of the more than 400 people living in the place were being monitored by municipal social services.
- Sufficient measures have not been taken to address the social emergency that the settlement supposes.
- Albiol has been criticized for exonerating himself from responsibility and leveraging the situation to advance his political career.
- Mayor Albiol has tried to shake off responsibilities and blame the central government and President Pedro Sánchez.
Conclusion: Greater commitment and tangible solutions for the housing and immigration problem are needed from all administrations rather than criminalizing and shifting responsibilities.
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Opinion | A Free World Needs a Strong America
- The Trump administration has drastically shifted the role and perceptions of US military power.
- War tactics have shifted from defense, deterrence and cooperation to aggression and arms sales for self profit.
- The Trump administration has downplayed the importance of alliances and fidelity to democratic values.
- Trump argues the strategic shift is justified by the increasing threat posed by China and Russia.
- The president has favored financial gains and downplayed the importance of soft power.
- The administration has discarded democratic values and principles for national interest.
Conclusion: Trump's focus on profits and disregard for democratic values threatens national security and the US's position as a global leader. There is an urgent need to revert to the strategies and approaches that led to the victory in the Cold War.
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Nomination du gouvernement Bayrou : le Premier ministre veut peser face à l’Elysée
- There will be a new government by Christmas, headed by François Bayrou, including heavyweight figures like Elisabeth Borne and Gérald Darmanin.
- Manuel Valls has been tasked with handling the thorny issue of Overseas territories.
- The appointment of a newcomer to Bercy could run counter to Bayrou's attempt at exerting influence.
- Without signaling to the left, Bayrou's government may be at risk of being censured.
- The absence of Xavier Bertrand in the government may indicate some risk regarding its relationship with the RN.
Conclusion: Bayrou's new government seems to be trying to balance politics with the inclusion of heavyweights, but this could result in internal conflicts and potential censorship issues.
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
- The French president has called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the far-right.
- Signs of a significant rightward shift in Europe are unmistakable, with parties such as the Rassemblement National in France and AfD in Germany polling well ahead of rivals.
- Despite internal rifts, these radical right-wing parties have substantial financial backing.
- Emmanuel Macron argues that a massive investment in challenges such as the green transition and defence boost can help combat this rise of illiberal extremism.
- It has been suggested that these investments can be financed by joint borrowing tools like those successfully rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Macron's approach clashes with traditional German views on the desirability of shared European debt.
- Macron is pursuing a long-term vision similar to that of Alexander Hamilton post-American Revolution, aiming to bind together the various components of the European Union.
Conclusion: Though hurdles in countries like France and Germany make the prospects of a shift ahead of the upcoming elections look slim, Macron has highlighted the need for a fiscal reset in the interest of growth, unity, and solidarity.
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Adoctrinamiento y sectarismo: el despilfarro con Broncano
- The contract of RTVE with El Terrat to sign David Broncano is more than 28 million euros for two seasons.
- The contract conditions are very advantageous for the producer and RTVE commits to maintain the program regardless of its audience.
- The contract generated controversy and precipitated a crisis in the public corporation.
- Broncano's signing seeks to modernize TVE and improve its audience data.
- The drawback is that the focus is shifting more towards entertainment and the nightly news time has been cut.
- The decision to compete in the prime time slot with El Hormiguero points to Moncloa's intention to mitigate the social influence of Pablo Motos.
- It is doubtful that the program can attract an older age bracket on television.
- The 28 million expense is questionable, especially compared to the costs of other concerning projects.
- Broncano's signing is associated with the government's tactics to politicize public television.
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Editorial | Sequía e inversiones pendientes
- Catalonia is facing a severe shortage of rainfall, which has depleted the internal basins' reservoirs.
- Soon, the Catalonian government might declare a drought emergency in the area of Barcelona and the Ter-Llobregat supply system.
- The scarcity of water can lead to severe restrictions affecting most of the Catalan population.
- The lack of investment and progressiveness in implementing the necessary reforms have exacerbated the problem.
- Responsibilities of the problem are not exclusive to the current government and local councils but also previous ones.
Conclusion: The severity of the current situation could be the definitive push to take all necessary measures to better cope with future droughts.
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